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Document ID (ISN)67984
CIS number 96-1966
Year 1993
Convention or series no.
Title Chloromethyl methyl ether
Bibliographic information New Jersey Department of Health, Right to Know Program, CN 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1993. 6p.
Abstract Data sheet. Chloromethyl methyl ether can enter the body by inhalation and through the skin. It is a carcinogen. Irritates the lungs and the respiratory tract. May cause oedema and chronic bronchitis. Corrosive effects on the eyes and skin. It is flammable and reactive.
Descriptors (primary) chloromethyl methyl ether; USA
Descriptors (secondary) New Jersey; pulmonary oedema; threshold limit values; irritants; chronic bronchitis; fire hazards; skin absorption; caustic substances; explosion hazards; storage; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; explosion prevention; first aid; personal protective equipment; fire prevention; chemical hazards; delayed effects; health hazards; carcinogenic effects; data sheet; fire fighting
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ethers