Methyl Chloride

CAS Number

74-87-3

Synonym

Chloromethane; Methylchloride; Monochloromethane

Occurrence/Use

Herbicide; chemical intermediate

Methyl Chloride

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Reproductive Toxicity : Currently listed

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: Developmental Toxicity Male Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing : Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Male Reproductive Toxicity
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing : Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency

Comments

Basis for listing methyl chloride as known to the State to cause male reproductive toxicity changed from Labor Code to Authoritative Bodies effective March 7, 2014.

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