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Chloroform

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Chloroform
Product Code
319988-1L
Chemical Name
chloroform; trichloromethane

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals

Manufacturers & Suppliers

H

Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze GmbH

manufacturer

Wunstorfer Straße 40, 30926 Seelze, Germany

(49) 5137-999 0

S

Solstice Advanced Materials US, Inc.

manufacturer

115 Tabor Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950-2546, USA

Emergency Contacts

ChemTrec-Transport

+1-703-527-3887

Medical

+1 303-739-1378

Poison Control Center

(+44) 844 892 0111

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 if swallowed and inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
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.

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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; trichloromethane EC: 200-663-8 67-66-3 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. Call a physician.

Skin contact

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation develops or persists.

Eye contact

Protect unharmed eye. In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water. When swallowed, allow water to be drunk. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

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

Unsuitable media

High volume water jet

Specific hazards

Fire may cause evolution of: Carbon oxides, Phosgene, Hydrogen chloride gas

Instructions

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons must be kept away.

Environmental

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

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

Wear personal protective equipment. Use only with adequate ventilation.

Storage

Keep only in the original container, tightly closed, in a well ventilated place. Store at room temperature. (Ambient temperature: > 0 < 35°C) Protect from atmospheric moisture and water.

Hygiene

Keep working clothes separately. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Fire prevention

Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use with local exhaust ventilation.

Hands

Glove material: Viton®; Break through time: > 480 min; Glove thickness: 0,7 mm; Vitoject® 890; Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Replace when worn. Suitable gloves tested according EN 374 are supplied e.g. from KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Vertrieb@kcl.de

Eyes

Safety goggles; safety glasses EN 166

Respiratory

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter. Recommended Filter type: Organic gas and low boiling vapour type. Equipment should conform to EN 14387. Respirator EN 136, 140, 149.

Skin/Body

Protective suit; protective suit: EN 340, 463, 468, 943-1, 943-2; safety shoes EN-ISO 20345

Environmental

Handle in accordance with local environmental regulations and good industrial practices.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
sweet
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-63 °C
Boiling Point
60 - 62 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
210 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,48 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Flammability
The product is not flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
>650 °C
Decomposition Temperature
At normal pressure may be distilled without decomposition.
Solubility
Water solubility: 0,8 g/l at 20 °C; Soluble in most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient
log Pow 1,97
Solubility In Water
0,8 g/l at 20 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

At normal pressure may be distilled without decomposition.

Reactivity

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.

Avoid

No data available

Incompatible

Plastic materials can be attacked. Strong oxidizing agents. Reactions with metals in powder form. Alkali metals. Alkaline earth metals. Strong bases.

Decomposition

In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be produced such as: Carbon oxides, Phosgene, 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

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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
IMDG

IMDG Code segregation group (SGG10) – Liquid halogenated hydrocarbons

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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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 with colourless color. It has sweet odor.

What is the solubility of Chloroform?

Water solubility: 0,8 g/l at 20 °C; Soluble in most organic solvents

What is Chloroform used for?

Laboratory chemicals

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 if swallowed and inhaled.

What is the melting point of Chloroform?

The melting point is -63 °C and the boiling point is 60 - 62 °C at 1.013 hPa.