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Chemical Name |
Physical |
Chemical |
UN Class or Division / Subsidiary Risks |
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BIS(CHLOROMETHYL)ETHER |
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed |
The substance decomposes on heating and on contact with water, producing toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride, formaldehyde • Attacks many metals, resins and plastics |
6.1 |
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CHLOROMETHYL METHYL ETHER |
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible |
On combustion, forms toxic gases and vapours (phosgene and hydrogen chloride) • The substance decomposes on contact with water producing hydrogen chloride and formaldehyde • Attacks many metals in presence of water |
6.1/ 3 |
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DICHLOROETHYL ETHER |
6.1 |
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DICHLOROISOPROPYL ETHER |
6.1 |
For UN Class: 1.5 = very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard; 2.1 = flammable gas; 2.3 = toxic gas; 3 = flammable liquid; 4.1 = flammable solid; 4.2 = substance liable to spontaneous combustion; 4.3 = substance which in contact with water emits flammable gases; 5.1 = oxidizing substance; 6.1 = toxic; 7 = radioactive; 8 = corrosive substance