Product ID:CHLOROFORM,9174
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2639
MSDS Number: BLXFW

J.T. BAKER COMPANY

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 70829

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

CHLOROFORM (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-66-3

RTECS: FS9100000

Fraction By Weight: 98- 100%

OSHA PEL C 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 908 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LIVER, KIDNEY, HEART,
EYE, SKIN. ACUTE- EYE:IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY CORNEAL
DAMAGE. SKIN:RAPID ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. INHALED:MAY BE
FATAL. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, DIZZI NESS & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
ORAL:GI TRACT IRRITATION. MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC- DERMATITIS,
KIDNEY, LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE AGENT IS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO
HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACTS IRRITATION; HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
DROWSINESS, DRYNESS OF MOUTH AND THROAT, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, SKIN
DERMATITIS, BURNS TO MOUTH AND THR OAT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, LIVER DISORDERS,
KIDNEY DISORDERS, HEART DISORDERS

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
ORAL:C ALL PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS,IMMEDIATELYINDUCE VOMITING.
NEVER GIVE FLUID OR INDUCE VOMITING IF PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR
HAS CONVULSION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. MOVE
CONTAINER AWAY FROM FIRE, IF POSSIBLE. COOL CONTAINER WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY RELEASE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES,
INCLUDING CHLORINE, PHOSGENE AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ALLOW SPILL
TO ENTER SEWERS OR WATER COURSES. VENTILATE AREA. USE WATER SPRAY
TO REDUCE VAPORS. ABSORB MATERIAL WITH CLAY, SAND, OR SIMILAR
ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FOR LARGE
SPILL,DIKE AHEAD
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE IS BLUE (HEALTH). CONTAINERS MAY
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. USE
UNDER THE HOOD OR W ELL VENTILATED PLACE.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED (ABOVE 10 PPM) OR FOR
SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED NIOSH-APPROVED
POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, UNIFORM,
PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
WASH SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR PREVIOUS PER CENT PURITY, SEE P/N A SAME NSN.

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=60.6C, 141.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-63.7C, -83.F
Vapor Pres:159 @ 68F
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:1.48
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.09 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT (0.1-1%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A PLEASANT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG BASES, ALKALI METALS, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION,
LIGHT, AIR, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC/CORROSIVE FUMES,
INCLUDING OXIDES OF CHLORINE AND CARBON, PHOSGENE, CHLORINE GAS AND
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
NUMBER: U044 (TOXIC WASTE).

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