Product ID:CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6609
MSDS Number: BDQSH

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY, INC

1007 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
US

Emergency Phone: 800-441-3637 OR 800-345-9999

Info Phone: 302-999-2161 OR 800-441-7575

Cage: 19898

MMM SUPPLY INC

LONG BEACH, CA 90813-1145 US

Telephone: 213-590-8633

Cage: 7X274

CHLOROFORM (SARA III)

CAS: 67-66-3

RTECS: FS9100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL (C) 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLOROFORM IS SUSPECTED BY NTP AND IARC
TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:IRRITATS BY DEFAT.INHALED,INGESTED:
DIZINESS,UNCONS,EQUILIBRIUM LOSS,IRRITATS,LIVER DAMAGE.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H2O EYES:FLUSH W. H2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CL OTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE AND NONEXPLOSIVE IN AIR.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREMAN SHOUL WEAR RESPIR PROTECTION(SCBA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE.IN PRESENCE OF STRONG ALKALI
AND WATER,CHLOROFORM MAY BECOME VIOLENTLY EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS: LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN ALUMINUM CANS.KEEP
BUNG TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH WATER.DRY OR WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS/
ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR ADEQUAT VENT.MECH(TO OUTSIDE VIA
SCRUBBER)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOES TO AVOID
CHLOROFORM SPLASHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE CODE T4 RATHER THAN T1 BECAUSE ITEM IS NOT A KNOWN
CARCINAGEN,BUT IS SUSPECTED(ACGIH-1983-84).

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F,61C
Vapor Pres:160
Vapor Density:4.13
Spec Gravity:1.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH PLEASANT, SWEET ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,AIR,SUNLIGHT CAN CAUSE SLOW OXIDATION TO PHOSGENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS WATER,FLAME,HOT SURFACES MAY
PRODUCE TOXIC GASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENE,HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE,OTHER COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT.KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE AND DISPOSE
IAW LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REQULATIONS.

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