Chloroform
Chloroform
Chloroform
1. Identification
Product Name Chloroform, stabilized with ethanol
Company
Fisher Scientific
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
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Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Toxic if inhaled
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Suspected of causing cancer
Suspected of damaging the unborn child
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear eye/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Chloroform 67-66-3 >99
Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5 <0.8
4. First-aid measures
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General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is
required.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. In
the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth
method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and . Symptoms of overexposure are dizziness, headache, tiredness, nausea,
effects unconsciousness, cessation of breathing: May cause decreases in blood pressure and
other cardiac effects: Symptoms may be delayed
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
2 1 1 N/A
Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Up
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Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
direct sunlight. Store under an inert atmosphere. Protect from moisture.
Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Chloroform TWA: 10 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 2 ppm IDLH: 500 ppm TWA: 10 ppm
(Vacated) TWA: 9.78 mg/m3 STEL: 2 ppm TWA: 50 mg/m3
Ceiling: 50 ppm STEL: 9.78 mg/m3 STEL: 50 ppm
Ceiling: 240 mg/m3 STEL: 225 mg/m3
Ethyl alcohol STEL: 1000 ppm (Vacated) TWA: 1000 ppm IDLH: 3300 ppm STEL: 1000 ppm
(Vacated) TWA: 1900 mg/m3 TWA: 1000 ppm
TWA: 1000 ppm TWA: 1900 mg/m3
TWA: 1900 mg/m3
Legend
Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation
location.
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166. Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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Stability Stable under normal conditions. Unstable upon depletion of inhibitor. Light sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Heat, flames and sparks. Excess heat. Exposure to light. Protect
from moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Hydrogen chloride gas, phosgene
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Chloroform LD50 = 695 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 20 g/kg ( Rabbit ) 47,702 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
LD50 = 450 mg/kg ( Rat )
Ethyl alcohol 3450 mg/kg ( Mouse ) Not listed 20000 ppm/10H ( Rat )
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Ethanol has been shown to be carcinogenic in
long-term studies only when consumed and abused as an alcoholic beverage.
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Reasonably Anticipated - Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human
Carcinogen
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial A1 - Known Human Carcinogen
Hygienists) A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
Mexico - Occupational Exposure Limits - Carcinogens Mexico - Occupational Exposure Limits - Carcinogens
A1 - Confirmed Human Carcinogen
A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Confirmed Animal Carcinogen
A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
A5 - Not Suspected as a Human Carcinogen
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects Suspect reproductive hazard - contains material which may injure unborn child.
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of overexposure are dizziness, headache, tiredness, nausea, unconsciousness,
delayed cessation of breathing: May cause decreases in blood pressure and other cardiac effects:
Symptoms may be delayed
Other Adverse Effects Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals. See actual entry in
RTECS for complete information.
Ethyl alcohol EC50 (72h) = 275 mg/l Fathead minnow Photobacterium EC50 = 9268 mg/L/48h
(Chlorella vulgaris) (Pimephales promelas) phosphoreum:EC50 = 34634 EC50 = 10800 mg/L/24h
LC50 = 14200 mg/l/96h mg/L/30 min
Photobacterium
phosphoreum:EC50 = 35470
mg/L/5 min
Persistence and Degradability Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
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Legend:
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).
Component CAS-No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Chloroform 67-66-3 X - 200-663-8 X X X X X
Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5 X - 200-578-6 X X X X KE-13217
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SARA 313
Component CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values %
Chloroform 67-66-3 >99 0.1
CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
U.S. Department of Homeland This product contains the following DHS chemicals:
Security Legend - STQs = Screening Threshold Quantities, APA = A placarded amount
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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