Industrial Gases
0102030405
Chloromethane CH3Cl R40
Description
Methyl chloride with the formula CH3Cl. Also known as methyl chloride, it is a colorless and easily liquefied gas. It has the smell and sweetness of ether. The relative density is 0.92, the melting point is -97.6 °C, the boiling point is -23.7 °C, the specific gravity of air is 1.785, and the refractive index is 1.3712 (-23.7 °C). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, chloroform, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, glacial acetic acid, etc.
Product Content
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Specification |
99.5% |
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Moisture |
≤ 0.015 % |
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Acidity (as HCL) |
≤ 0.0025 % |
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Moisture (H2O) |
≤ 0.005 % |
Package & Shipping
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Product |
Chloromethane CH3Cl Gas |
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Package Size |
40Ltr Cylinder |
926Ltr Cylinder |
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Filling Net Weight/Cyl |
30kgs |
730kgs |
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QTY Loaded in 20’Container |
240 Cyls |
14Cyls |
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Cylinder Tare Weight |
50kgs |
1500kgs |
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Valve |
QF-10 |
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Typical Application
Important methylating agent for the production of methylcellulose, hydroquinone dimethyl ether, methyl mercaptan, cacodylate, etc. It is also used to prepare dichloromethane, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, trimethylbutane and methylchlorosilane, and tetramethyl lead. It can also be used as a solvent for refrigerants, foaming agents, rubber, resins, and organic compounds. It is used as a local anesthetic in medicine.