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Toxicology

Chloromethane

CAS 74-87-3Industrial Solvent

Tap Water Contamination

60M
People Affected
68,891
Water Systems

Known Health Effects

SkinpossibleCancerpossible

Also Known As

ChloromethaneMETHYL CHLORIDEMonochloromethaneMethane, chloro-MethylchlorideArticCH3ClMethylchloridClorometanoChloor-methaanMetylu chlorekChlor-methanCloruro di metileChlorure de methyleRCRA waste number U045A6R43525YOChloride, MethylChloromethane; methyl chloride200-817-4R 40