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Chloroform

CAS 67-66-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Chloroform
Product Code
34854-M
Chemical Name
Chloroform

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
67-66-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the annual tonnage does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich BVBA/SPRL

manufacturer

Pegasuslaan 5, B-1831 DIEGEM

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Carc. Cat. 2 H351
Repr. Cat. 2 H361d
STOT SE Cat. 3 H336
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Chloroform EC: 200-663-8 67-66-3 100% Yes

Notes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

Skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

Ingestion

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact: Material: Fluorinated rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Fluorinated rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M).

Eyes

Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Respiratory

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Skin/Body

Complete suit protecting against chemicals. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Properties Status
---
Flammability
No data available
Odor
sweet
Molecular Weight
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Form
liquid
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Bulk Density
---
Vapor Pressure
213 hPa at 20 °C
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Freezing Point
-63,00 °C
Solidification Point
---
Ph
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
> 600 °C at 1.013 hPa - DIN 51794
Softening Point
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 1,97 n-octanol/water
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Density
---
Colour
colorless
Crystallisation Point
---
Melting Point
-63,00 °C
Relative Density
1,492 g/mL at 25 °C
Voc Content
---
Vapor Density
4,12 - (Air = 1.0)
Solubility In Water
8,7 g/l at 23 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
Physical State Data
liquid
Metal Corrosion
---
Colour Intensity
---
Solubility
miscible
Odor Threshold
No data available
Appearance
liquid, clear
Solubility In Fat
---
Boiling Point
60,5 - 61,5 °C
Cloud Point
---
Physical State
liquid
Evaporation Rate
No data available
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions. Contains the following stabilizer(s): 2-methyl-2-butene (>=30 - <=200 ppm)

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

No data available

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Magnesium, Sodium/sodium oxides, Lithium

Decomposition

Other decomposition products - No data available. Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Disposal

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1888
Shipping Name
CHLOROFORM
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
III
ADR

No data available

IMDG

No data available

IATA

No data available

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Chloroform?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Chloroform?

Chloroform is a liquid appearing as liquid, clear with colorless color. It has sweet odor.

What is the solubility of Chloroform?

miscible

What is Chloroform used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Chloroform?

This substance has 8 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

What is the melting point of Chloroform?

The melting point is -63,00 °C and the boiling point is 60,5 - 61,5 °C.