Methyl Chloride
Formula: CH3Cl
CH3Cl or Halocarbon 40
Methyl Chloride is a flammable, colorless, toxic gas.
Applications
Specifications
Further Specifications
Cylinder Sizes
- Used as a refrigerant
- As a catalyst solvent in Butyl rubber
- As a reagent in silicone production
- In organic synthesis
- In the manufacturing of tetramethyllead
- As a solvent
- As a starting material in the manufacturing of such chemicals as methyl mercaptan, methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and various bromchloro- and chlorofluoro-methanes
| Grade 2.5 | |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 50.488 |
| Specific Volume | 7.66 cu. ft/lb |
| Flammability in limits in air | 8.1-17.2% |
| Pressure @ 70° F | 59 psig |
| Valve Outlet | CGA 510 |
| Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| DOT Name | Methyl Chloride |
| Hazard Class | 2.1 |
| DOT No. | UN 1063 |
| DOT Label | Flammable Gas |
| CAS No. | 74-87-3 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Weight |
|---|---|
| HT | 830 |
| LP150 | 398 |
| LP30 | 175 |
| LP05 | 25 |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
*This gas not available for purchase online.