Chloroform, ACS Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Chloroform, ACS Grade

Other Names

Chloroform glass distilled.

Product Number(s)

12540, 12541, 12550, 12551, EMS12540, EMS12541, EMS12550, EMS12551

CAS Number

67-66-3

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if swallowed.
• Fatal in contact with skin.
• Toxic if inhaled.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• Suspected of causing cancer.
• Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

Call a POISON CENTRE/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
• In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through times has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Not available.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless fluid

Odour

Pleasant

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

210hPa

Density

1.47988g/cm³

Boiling Point

62°C

Melting Point

-63°C

Solubility

8g/l

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

0°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined

Ignition Temperature

982°C

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Oral LD50 908mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 75mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Not available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 3: extremely hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
• Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1888

Proper shipping name

1888 CHLOROFORM

Transport hazard class

Class 6.1 Toxic substances

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Toxic substances.
• Danger code (Kemler): 60
• EMS Number: 6.1-02
• Segregation groups: Liquid halogenated hydrocarbons
• Stowage Category: A
• Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
• Transport category: 2
• Tunnel restriction code: E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

S2, S4, S6

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

28 November 2024

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.