Chloroform Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 232
Revision Date: September 22, 2014
Chloroform
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 1). May cause cancer (H350). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 2 ). May cause damage to liver through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Chloroform
Synonyms: Trichloromethane
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67-66-3 |
CHCl3 |
119.38 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled:Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth.Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
Nonflammable, noncombustible liquid. Concentrated vapors may be ignited by a source of heat. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, and halogenated hydrocarbons. Store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves (pva not latex or nitrile), protective clothing and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: STEL 50 ppm (OSHA) TLV 10 ppm; 49 mg/m3 (ACGIH)
Clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Soluble: Slightly in water. Miscible with alcohol.
Boiling point: 60 - 61.5 °C Specific gravity: 1.5
Any source of ignition. Avoid strong bases, aluminum, strong alkalies, and oxidizing materials. Air and light sensitive. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant, nausea, dizziness, and headache, toxic if swallowed Chronic effects: Possible carcinogen IARC-2B and mutagen. Target organs: Heart, liver, kidneys, and nerves.
ORL-RAT LD50: 695 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: 47,702 mg/m3/4H SKN-RBT LD50: greater than 20 g/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27j is one option.
Shipping name: Chloroform. Hazard class: 6.1, Keep away from food. UN number: UN1888.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-663-8), RCRA code U044.
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