Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride)


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CAS 74-87-3 - Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride)

Analyte:  Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride)

Alternate Name:  Methyl Chloride

Abbreviation:  CMA

CAS Number or ID:  74-87-3

Department:  Organics

EC Number (EINECS):  74-87-3

Synonyms:  Methane, chloro-;Artic;Chloromethane;Freon 40;Monochloromethane;CH3Cl;Chloor-methaan;Chlor-methan;Chlorure de methyle;Clorometano;Cloruro di metile;Methylchlorid;Metylu chlorek;R 40;Rcra waste number U045;UN 1063;Refrigerant R40

Use:  wide variety of uses, including synthetic agent, herbicide, refrigerant,

Chemical Formula:  CH3Cl

Apearance:  colourless gas

Melting Point:  -97 C

Boiling Point:  -24.2 C

Vapor Density:  1.74

Vapor Pressure:  3796 mm Hg at 20C

Flash Point:  -46 C

Explosion Limits:  7% - 19%

Auto Ignition:  631 C

Water Solubility:  slight

Stability:  Stable. May react violently or explosively with interhalogens, magnesium, zinc, potassium, sodium or their alloys. Incompatible with natural rubber and neoprene composites, but does not attack PVA. Highly flammable. May decompose upon exposure to moist air or water.Analytical testing dots

Laboratory tests that may be available by ALS - Columbia for Chloromethane (Methyl Chloride) (CAS # 74-87-3):

EPA MethodTest NameMatrixMRLInstrument
EPA 524.2Purgeable Organic Compounds by GC/MSDrinking Water0.5 GCMS
EPA 524.2Purgeable Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid0.5 GCMS
EPA 601Purgeable HalocarbonsLiquid0.2 GC
EPA 601Purgeable HalocarbonsLiquid1 GC
EPA 601_602Purgeable Halocarbons and Purgeable Aromatics by GC/PID/ELCD - Field PreservedLiquid0.5 GC
EPA 601_602Purgeable Halocarbons and Purgeable Aromatics by GC/PID/ELCD - Field PreservedLiquid0.8 GC
EPA 601_602Purgeable Halocarbons and Purgeable Aromatics by GC/PID/ELCD - Field PreservedLiquid1 GC
EPA 624Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid1 GCMS
EPA 624Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MS with 3 Day Holding Time for Acrolein, UnpreservedLiquid1 GCMS
EPA 8021BAromatic and Halogenated Volatiles by GCLiquid1 GC
8021B ModifiedVolatile Organic Compounds by GCLiquid1 GC
8021B ModifiedVolatile Organic Compounds by GCNonAq Liquid500 GC
EPA 8260BSPLP Volatile OrganicsSolid2 GCMS
EPA 8260BSPLP Volatile OrganicsSolid5 GCMS
EPA 8260BTCLP Volatile Organics by GC/MSLiquid2 GCMS
EPA 8260BTCLP Volatile Organics by GC/MSSolid2 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid0.005 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid0.5 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid1 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid2 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid5 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSNonAq Liquid0.005 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSNonAq Liquid2 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSNonAq Liquid5 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSSolid0.005 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSSolid2 GCMS
EPA 8260BVolatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSSolid5 GCMS
CLP-VOA OLC02.1Low Level Water Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid1 GCMS
CLP-VOA OLC03.2Low Level Water Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid0.5 GCMS
CLP-VOA OLM04.3Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid10 GCMS
CLP-VOA OLM04.3Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSLiquid5 GCMS
CLP-VOA OLM04.3Volatile Organic Compounds by GC/MSSolid10 GCMS
EPA TO-15Volatile Organic Compounds in Air Collected In SUMMA Passivated Canisters and Analyzed By GC/MSAir0.45 GCMS
EPA TO-15Volatile Organic Compounds in Air Collected In SUMMA Passivated Canisters and Analyzed By GC/MSAir0.5 GCMS
TO-15 ModifiedVolatile Organic Compounds in Air Analyzed By GC/MS, Modified for Tedlar BagsAir0.45 GCMS
TO-15 ModifiedVolatile Organic Compounds in Air Analyzed By GC/MS, Modified for Tedlar BagsAir0.5 GCMS

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