Uses - Chemical intermediate, solvent, rocket propellant. Materials to Avoid - Porous materials, acids, oxidizers. Avoid sources of extreme heat or ignition including sparks or fire. Methyl hydrazine may spontaneously self-ignite. 1-methylhydrazine, MMH, monomethylhydrazine, UN 1244.
Caution is advised.
Symptoms of acute exposure to methyl hydrazine may include facial numbness, facial swelling, and increased salivation. Headache, twitching, seizure, convulsions, and coma may also occur. Gastrointestinal signs and symptoms include anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes may result in severe irritation and permanent damage. Acute exposure to methyl hydrazine may require decontamination and life support for the victims.