SAFETY DATA SHEET Methyl Chloride (R40)
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SAFETY DATA SHEET Methyl Chloride (R40) Section 1. Identification GHS product identifier : Methyl Chloride (R40) Chemical name : chloromethane Other means of : methyl chloride; Methane, chloro-; Methane, chloro- (methyl chloride); identification Monochloromethane; methyl chloride; R40; Methyl chloride (I,T); Methane, chloro- (I, T); Chloride of methyl; Methane monochlore; Methylium chloratum; chloromethyl Product type : Liquefied gas Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry. Synonym : methyl chloride; Methane, chloro-; Methane, chloro- (methyl chloride); Monochloromethane; methyl chloride; R40; Methyl chloride (I,T); Methane, chloro- (I, T); Chloride of methyl; Methane monochlore; Methylium chloratum; chloromethyl SDS # : 001036 Supplier's details : Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates 259 North Radnor-Chester Road Suite 100 Radnor, PA 19087-5283 1-610-687-5253 24-hour telephone : 1-866-734-3438 Section 2. Hazards identification OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Classification of the : FLAMMABLE GASES - Category 1 substance or mixture GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (central nervous system (CNS)) - Category 2 GHS label elements Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : Extremely flammable gas. May form explosive mixtures with air. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (central nervous system (CNS)) Precautionary statements General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position. Approach suspected leak area with caution. Date of issue/Date of revision : 7/11/2019 Date of previous issue : No previous validation Version : 1 1/13 Methyl Chloride (R40) Section 2. Hazards identification Prevention : Never Put cylinders into unventilated areas of passenger vehicles. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Do not breathe gas. Use and store only outdoors or in a well ventilated place. Response : Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Storage : Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Disposal : Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. Hazards not otherwise : Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. classified Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substance/mixture : Substance Chemical name : chloromethane Other means of : methyl chloride; Methane, chloro-; Methane, chloro- (methyl chloride); identification Monochloromethane; methyl chloride; R40; Methyl chloride (I,T); Methane, chloro- (I, T); Chloride of methyl; Methane monochlore; Methylium chloratum; chloromethyl Product code : 001036 CAS number/other identifiers CAS number : 74-87-3 Ingredient name % CAS number Methyl Chloride 100 74-87-3 Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation. There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8. Section 4. First aid measures Description of necessary first aid measures Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours. Skin contact : Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. To avoid the risk of static discharges and gas ignition, soak contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. In case of contact with liquid, warm frozen tissues slowly with lukewarm water and get medical attention. Do not rub affected area. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Date of issue/Date of revision : 7/11/2019 Date of previous issue : No previous validation Version : 1 2/13 Methyl Chloride (R40) Section 4. First aid measures Ingestion : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention. Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. If frostbite occurs, get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. As this product rapidly becomes a gas when released, refer to the inhalation section. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Potential acute health effects Eye contact : Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Inhalation : Harmful if inhaled. Skin contact : Dermal contact with rapidly evaporating liquid could result in freezing of the tissues or frostbite. Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention. Ingestion : Ingestion of liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, frostbite Inhalation : No specific data. Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, frostbite Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, frostbite Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary Notes to physician : In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours. Specific treatments : No specific treatment. Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. See toxicological information (Section 11) Section 5. Fire-fighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. media Unsuitable extinguishing : None known. media Specific hazards arising : Contains gas under pressure. Extremely flammable gas. In a fire or if heated, a from the chemical pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground. Gas may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back, causing fire or explosion. Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials: decomposition products carbon dioxide carbon monoxide halogenated compounds carbonyl halides Date of issue/Date of revision : 7/11/2019 Date of previous issue : No previous validation Version : 1 3/13 Methyl Chloride (R40) Section 5. Fire-fighting measures Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow