Product ID:6001 CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:05/21/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-154-5289
MSDS Number: BPZLD

CORCO CHEMICAL CORP

TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030-4601
US

Emergency Phone: 215-295-5006/5007

Info Phone: 215-295-5006/5007

Cage: 58571

CORCO CHEMICAL CORP

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030-4601 US

Telephone: 215-295-5006

Cage: 58571

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 908 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BURN SKIN AND EYES. POTENT
ANESTHETIC AT HIGH CONCENTRATION. DEATH HAS RESULTED FROM LIVER AND
CARDIAC FAILURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE APPROPRIATE REPORT FOR DETAILS.
Effects of Overexposure:LASSITUDE, DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCE, MENTAL
DULLNESS, COMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN, LIVER, KIDNEY, HEART,
RESPIRATORY.

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES:IMMEDIATE WATER FLUSH. INHALATION:FRESH AIR.
INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN!

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT REPORTED
Upper Limits:NOT REPORTED
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER
SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND POSITIVE
PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. STAY UPWIND, OUT OF
LOW AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OF FIRE AND RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL
WATER MAY PRODUCE POISONOUS GASES.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. USE WATER SPRAY TO
REDUCE VAPORS. WEAR FULL-PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND POSITIVE PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. TAKE UP WITH AN NON-COMBUSTIBLE
ABSORBENT AND CON TAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID VAPORS. AVOID SKIN, EYE AND
CLOTHING CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL AREA
PREFERABLY NOT ABOVE 86F.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING EMPTY
CONTAINERS AND POSSIBLE RESIDUE THEREIN.

Respiratory Protection:POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS @ 500 PPM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED, MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD AND SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING, EYE WASH,
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WORK SAFELY. RESPECT THE MATERIAL. WASH AFTER
HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F,61C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-82F,-63C
Vapor Pres:160 MMHG
Vapor Density:4.12
Spec Gravity:1.49
Solubility in Water:0.8% /WT AT 20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, ETHER LIKE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETONE, SODIUM OXKDI, CAUSTICS, ACTIVE METALS, ALUMINUM, SODIUM,
POTASSIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, HOT SURFACES, FLAMES, SPARKS, AIR,
DIRECT SUNLIGHT, EXCESS WATER, WELDING EQUIPMENT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
CHLORIDES, OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MFS STATES:"WILL NOT OCCUR" BUT ADDS
"HEAT, HOT SURFACES"!?

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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