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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
288306
Chemical Name
Chloroform

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
67-66-3 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption (40 CFR Section 720.36). It is the recipient's responsibility to comply with the requirements of the R&D exemption. The product may not be used for a non-exempt commercial purpose under TSCA unless appropriate consent is granted in writing by MilliporeSigma.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Inc.

manufacturer

3050 SPRUCE ST, ST. LOUIS MO 63103, UNITED STATES

+1 314 771-5765

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

CHEMTREC

+1-703-527-3887

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

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. 2A H319
Carc. Cat. 2 H351
Repr. Cat. 2 H361
STOT SE Cat. 3 H336
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372
Aquatic Acute Cat. 3 H402

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

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.
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Chloroform EC: 200-663-8 67-66-3 100% Yes
ethanol --- 1 - 5% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas, Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Viton®, Minimum layer thickness: 0.7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). Splash contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0.7 mm, Break through time: 10 min, Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898).

Eyes

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

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter type AX. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented. required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
liquid
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Solubility In Fat
---
Form
liquid
Ph
No data available
Physical State Data
liquid
Cloud Point
---
Colour
colorless
Explosive Limits
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Flash Point
does not flash
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Appearance
liquid, clear
Metal Corrosion
---
Odor Threshold
205 ppm
Solidification Point
---
Molecular Weight
---
Relative Density
No data available
Softening Point
---
Boiling Point
60.5 - 61.5 °C 140.9 - 142.7 °F at 1,013.25 hPa
Freezing Point
-64 C (-83 F)
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Vapor Density
4.12 - (Air = 1.0)
Melting Point
-64 °C (-83 °F)
Properties Status
---
Bulk Density
---
Voc Content
---
Odor
sweet
Solubility
organic solvent at 20 C (68 F) - miscible
Density
1.49 g/cm³ at 25 °C (77 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Solubility In Water
8.7 g/l at 23 °C (73 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 105 - soluble
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Flammability
No data available
Vapor Pressure
210 hPa at 20 °C (68 °F)
Evaporation Rate
No data available
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Sensitivity to light heat-sensitive. The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature). Contains the following stabilizer(s): ethanol (>=0.5 - <=1 %)

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion with: Ammonia, Amines, nitrogen oxides, bases, Oxygen, alkali amides, organic nitro compounds, strong alkalis, Fluorine, peroxi compounds, Alkaline earth metals, Alkali metals, Powdered metals, Methanol with alcoholates, Methanol with strong alkalis, Iron in powder form, various alloys, sensitive to shock, Methanol with Sodium hydroxide, magnesium in powder form, Oxygen with alkali compounds, Aluminum in powder form, Acetone with alkali compounds, Potassium sensitive to shock, sodium sensitive to shock. Violent reactions possible with: phosphines, bis(dimethylamino)dimethyl tin, nonmetallic hydrogen compounds, Powdered metals, Light metals, Ketones, mineral acids, Strong oxidizing agents, semimetallic hydrogen compounds

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

rubber, various plastics

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

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

Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.

Disposal

Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
1888
Shipping Name
ChloroformSOLUTION
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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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?

organic solvent at 20 C (68 F) - miscible

What is Chloroform used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Chloroform?

This substance has 9 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.
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
  • H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

What is the melting point of Chloroform?

The melting point is -64 °C (-83 °F) and the boiling point is 60.5 - 61.5 °C 140.9 - 142.7 °F at 1,013.25 hPa.