Chloroform SDS: Safety And Handling Directives

• Product Namely: Chloroform.
• Signal Sign: Danger!
• It is a common organic solvent.
• Protect yourself with – Chloroform SDS.

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

• It is dangerous if swallowed.
• It causes corrosion & irritates the skin.
• It is carcinogenic & can lead to cancer.
• Prior to usage, obtain special instructions.
• Exposure for an extended period of time or repeatedly could harm the liver.
• When necessary, wear personal protective equipment.
• Do not inhale spray, fumes, or mist.
• Do not handle until you have read & grasped all safety precautions.
• Avoid eating, drinking, & smoking while utilizing this product.

COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

• Synonyms: Trichloromethane.
• Name of Component: Chloroform.
• CAS Number: 67-66-3.
• Formula: CHCl3
• Formula(molar) Weight: 119.38 g/mol.

FIRST-AID MEASURES

• If you feel unwell, contact a doctor.
• If inhaled: Remove the victim to fresh air & keep them at rest in a breathing-friendly position.
• If in the eyes: Carefully rinse for a few minutes(20 minutes) with water. If contact lenses are present & simply possible to remove, do so. Rinsing continues.
• If on the skin: Use lots of water to wash.
• If skin irritation persists: Consult a doctor.
• If swallowed: first clean your mouth & go to the doctor.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

• It is non-flameable & non combustible liquid.
• Use carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemicals, or water in case of fire.
• Decomposition when heated can release poisonous gases.
• A heat source has the potential to ignite concentrated vapors.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

• Remove all potential ignition sources.
• Ventilate the area.
• Contain spilled material with sand or absorbent material and dispose of in a sealed bag or container

HANDLING & STORAGE

• Store alongside halogenated hydrocarbons, ethers, & ketones.
• Store in a dry, cold environment.
• Provide a shield against the light.
• Use only in a well-ventilated room or under a hood.
• The shelf life of chloroform stabilized with amylene is around a year.
• Chloroform stabilized with ethanol normally has a shelf life of 5 years, providing evidence that ethanol, present at higher proportions, is a stronger stabilizer.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

• Wear safety gear, including gloves, clothes, & eye protection.
• After handling, carefully wash your hands.
• Use only in a well-ventilated room or under a hood.
• Recommendations for exposure OSHA STEL 50 ppm, TLV 10 ppm, & 49 mg/m3 (ACGIH).

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• Appearance: It is a colorless & clear liquid.
• Odor: It has a sweet odor.
• Solubility: It is slightly soluble in water & is miscible in alcohol.
• Boiling point: 61.2°C.
• Density: 1.49 g/cm³.
• Melting point: -63.5°C.

STABILITY & REACTIVITY

• Avoid any ignition source.
• Avoid using oxidizing substances, strong bases, aluminium, and strong alkalies.
• It is sensitive to light and air.
• It has a good shelf life if properly stored.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

• Acute effects: It may cause nausea, headaches, and dizziness, including irritation of the skin, eyes, & respiratory tract; hazardous if consumed.
• Chronic effects: It is IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) & mutagen.
• Target Organs: liver, kidneys, nerves, & the heart.
• LD50 for ORL-RAT: 695 mg/kg.
• LC50 for IHL-RAT: 47,702 mg/m3/4H.
• More than 20 g/kg is the SKN-RBT LD50.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

• For the environment, chloroform might be risky. Acute and chronic toxicity of chloroform to aquatic life in water is modest. It is anticipated that the level of chloroform in fish tissues will be slightly higher than the level of chloroform found typically in the water used to produce the fish.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Dispose of in accordance with local, state, & federal rules or laws.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

• Name of shipment: Chloroform.
• Keep food at a distance.
• UN 1888 is its number.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

• RCRA code U044, TSCA listing (200-663-8), and EINECS listing.

OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is intended as a compendium & is based on data & tests that are likely to be reliable. I don’t guarantee the data’s correctness or completeness & I’m not responsible for any resulting losses. The information is only being provided for your review, research, & verification. I DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE, OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT FOR THE FOREGOING AND OTHER REASONS.

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