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H220Extremely flammable gas
H351
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CAS 74-87-3
Hydrogen cyanide
chemical intermediate and fumigant
Chloromethane, also known as methyl chloride, is a clear, colorless gas with a faint, sweet odor. It is extremely flammable and heavier than air, and it is primarily used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis.
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The international HS code for Chloromethane (CAS 74-87-3) is 2903.11.
2903.11
2903 11 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
chloromethane
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