NAME: Chloromethyl Methyl Ether
SYNONYM(s): CMME; Chloro Methyl Methyl Ether; Methyl Chloromethyl Ether prior to 9/1/89
IMIS: 2640
CAS: 107-30-2
NIOSH: RTECS KN6650000; 34922
DOT: UN1239 Poison Flammable Liquid
DESCRIPTION:
Clear, colorless liquid.
INCOM: Water, unstable
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: Cancer-Suspect Agent 29 CFR 1910.1006
ACGIH TLV: Appendix A2 (Suspected Human Carcinogen)
NIOSH REL: Potential Carcinogen; 29 CFR 1910.1006
Health Factors
NTP: Human Carcinogen
IARC: Group 1, carcinogenic to humans (Technical-Grade)
SYMPTOM(s): Eye, skin, mucous membrane irritation; pulmonary edema, pulmonary congestion, pneumonia; burns, necrosis; coughing, wheezing; blood stained sputum; weight loss; bronchial secretions; (carcinogenic)
HEALTH EFFECTS: Cancer-Lung (HE1)
ORGAN: Respiratory system, skin, eyes, mucous membranes
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA: Two Midget Impingers in series, each containing 10 mL derivatizing reagent
MAX V: 50 Liters MAX F: 0.5 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD .
REF: 2 (OSHA 10)
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Derivatizing reagent: 16 grams of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol and 4.4 grams of Sodium Methoxide dissolved in 1 Liter of Methanol. OSHA personnel may obtain sampling solution from SLTC.
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