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Identification

Name:
chloromethane
Synonyms:
  • cloruro de metilo
  • metil cloruro
CAS:
74-87-3
EC/EINECS:
200-817-4
Molecular Formula:
CH3Cl
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0419
Uses:
degreaser solvent paint cleaner

Black list

Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS04

    Gases under pressure

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

Signal word

Danger

H Phrases

  • H220 : Extremely flammable gas

    Flam. Gas (Cat. 1) : Flammable gas

  • H???

    Gas a pres.,

  • H351 : Suspected of causing cancer

    Carc. (Cat. 2) : Carcinogenicity

  • H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

Notes

  • R.1272-Note U

Specific health risks

Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
SNC
Level
1
Source
14, 24
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According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 41, SUPL. 7, VOL. 71; 1999)
IARC Notes
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)

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Carcinogens and mutagens (Regulation 1272/2008) ?

Substances classified as carcinogenic or mutagenic under Regulation 1272/2008

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Specific environmental risks

Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Volatile organic compounds ?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under CoRAP evaluation ?

Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.

Year
2012
Member State
Italy
Initial grounds for concern
Human health/CMR; Suspected Endocrine Disruptor; Risk characterisation ratio close to 1 (human health)
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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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Substances under PACT evaluation ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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