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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

GHS Product identifier: Chloroform

Other means of identification

Synonyms: Trichloromethane; Methyl trichloride; Methane trichloride

Product No.: 4432, 4440, 4441, 4443, 4444, 9174, 9175, 9180, 9182,
9183, 9184, 9185, 9188, 9257, 9917, H407, V551

Recommended use: For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use.

Limitations on use: Not determined.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet: Telephone:

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC Customer Service: 855-282-6867
100 Matsonford Rd, Suite 200
Radnor, PA 19087

Contact Person: Product Information Compliance Emergency telephone: CHEMTREC: 800-101-

E-mail: [email protected] 2201 (24/7)

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS classification:
Health Hazards:
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

Serious Eye Damage/Eye Category 2

Irritation

Carcinogenicity Category 2

Toxic to reproduction Category 2

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1(Central nervous system)

Single Exposure

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1(Liver, Kidney)

Repeated Exposure (Oral)

GHS label elements:

Symbol(s):

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Signal Words: Danger

Hazard Statement(s): Harmful if swallowed.

Causes serious eye irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statements
Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety
precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using
this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse

mouth. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get
medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin
irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated
clothing.

Storage: Store locked up.

Disposal: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal

facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product
characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification’:

Primary hazards: No data available.

Specific hazards: No data available.

3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance or Preparation:

General information:

Chemical name Concentration CAS-No. EC No.

Chloroform 99.80 - 100.00% 67-66-3

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

General: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Show this safety data sheet
to the doctor in attendance.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do,
remove contact lenses. Call a physician or poison control center
immediately.

Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

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

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Most important Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
symptoms/effects, acute Narcotic effect. May cause reproductive effects.
delayed:

Indication of immediate Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed.

medical attention and special
treatment needed, if
necessary:

5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing None known.

media:

Specific hazard arising from Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
the chemical:

Special fire fighting Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water
procedures: spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Cool containers exposed to
flames with water until well after the fire is out.

Special protective action for Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame
fire fighters: retardant coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in
enclosed spaces, SCBA. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, Keep unauthorized personnel away. Ventilate closed spaces before
protective equipment and entering them. Use personal protective equipment. See Section 8 of the
emergency procedures: SDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Do not touch damaged containers
or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.

Environmental Precautions: Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or
spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto
the ground.

Methods and material for Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a
containment and cleaning up: container for chemical waste. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual
contamination. Dike far ahead of larger spill for later recovery and disposal.

Notification Procedures: Dike for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or
confined areas. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Inform
authorities if large amounts are involved.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling: Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid breathing mists or
vapors. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not taste or swallow.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not handle until all safety
precautions have been read and understood. Obtain special instructions
before use.

Condition for safe storage, Keep containers tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store
including any incompatibilities: in a dry place.

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8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Appropriated engineering Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be
control measures: used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an
acceptable level. An eye wash and safety shower must be available in the
immediate work area.

Occupational Exposure Limits:

Chemical name Type Exposure Limit Values Source

Chloroform TWA 10 ppm 49 mg/m3 Singapore. PELs. (Workplace Safety and

Health (Permissible Exposure Levels of
Toxic Substances) Order) (2006)

Personal protective equipment (ppe)

Respiratory Protection: In case of inadequate ventilation, use air-supplied full-mask.

Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.

Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves

Skin Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.

Hygiene measures: Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Always observe good personal
hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before
eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing to remove
contaminants. Discard contaminated footwear that cannot be cleaned.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Physical state: Liquid
Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Sweet
Odor Threshold: No data available.
pH: No data available.
Freezing point: -63.5 - -63.41 °C
Boiling Point: 61 - 62 °C
Flash Point: No data available.
Evaporation Rate: 11.6 (butyl acetate=1)
Flammability (solid, gas): Noncombustible Liquid
Flammability Limit - Upper (%)–: No data available.
Flammability Limit - Lower (%)–: No data available.
Vapor pressure: 21.0 - 21.1 kPa (20 °C) 26.26 kPa (25 °C)
Vapor density (air=1): 4.12 (Air=1)
Relative density: 1.48 (20 °C)
Solubility(ies)
Solubility in Water: 5 g/l (25 °C)
Solubility (other): alcohol: Miscible
benzene: Miscible
ether: Miscible
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): 1.97
Autoignition Temperature: > 600 °C

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Decomposition Temperature: No data available.

Viscosity: No data available.
Explosive properties: No data available.
Oxidizing properties: No data available.

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases. Caustics. Aluminum. Chemically
active metals.

Chemical Stability: Material is stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

reactions:

Conditions to avoid: Heat, sparks, flames. Contact with incompatible materials.

Hazardous Decomposition Oxides of Carbon. Hydrogen chloride. Chlorine.

Products:

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of exposure

Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause central nervous system effects.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating. May cause nausea, stomach pain and
vomiting.

Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.

Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation.

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Oral
Product: LD 50 (Rat): 908 - 1,117 mg/kg

Dermal
Product: LD 50 (Rabbit): > 3,980 mg/kg

Inhalation
Product: LC 50 (Rat, 4 h): 47.702 mg/l
NOAEL (Rat, 14 d): 1000 ppm

Repeated dose toxicity

Product: No data available.

Skin Corrosion/Irritation:
Product: Causes irritation.

Serious Eye Damage/Eye

Irritation:
Product: Causes serious eye irritation.

Respiratory or Skin
Sensitization:
Product: Not a skin nor a respiratory sensitizer.

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Germ Cell Mutagenicity

In vitro
Product: No mutagenic components identified

In vivo
Product: No mutagenic components identified

Carcinogenicity
Product: Suspected of causing cancer.

Reproductive toxicity
Product: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure

Product: Central nervous system.

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure

Product: Liver. Kidneys.

Aspiration Hazard
Product: Not classified

Metabolism: No data available.

Other effects: None known.

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General information: Not applicable

Ecotoxicity

Acute toxicity
Fish
Product: No data available.

Specified substance(s):
Chloroform LC 50 (Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), 96 h): 62.81 - 89.5 mg/l
LC 50 (Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), 96 h): 18.3 mg/l
LC 50 (Limanda limanda, 96 h): 28 mg/l
LC 50 (Poecilia reticulata, 96 h): 300 mg/l

Aquatic Invertebrates
Product: No data available.

Specified substance(s):
Chloroform LC 50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 h): 19 - 79 mg/l
LC 50 (Ceriodaphnia dubia, 48 h): 290 mg/l
EC 50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 h): 90 mg/l
NOAEL (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 h): < 7.8 mg/l

Chronic Toxicity
Fish
Product: No data available.

Aquatic Invertebrates
Product: No data available.

Toxicity to Aquatic Plants

Product: No data available.

Persistence and Degradability

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Biodegradation
Product: The product is not readily biodegradable.

BOD/COD Ratio
Product: No data available.

Bioaccumulative potential
Product: No data available on bioaccumulation.

Mobility in soil: No data available.

Results of PBT and vPvB Not available.

assessment:

Other adverse effects: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

13 Disposal considerations

Disposal methods: Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local
laws.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

UN Number: UN 1888
UN Proper Shipping Name: CHLOROFORM
Transport Hazard Class(es): 6.1
Subsidiary risk label(s): –
Packing Group: III
Label(s): 6.1
Marine Pollutant: Not a Marine Pollutant
EmS No.: F-A; S-A

IATA
UN Number: UN 1888
Proper Shipping Name: Chloroform
Transport Hazard Class(es): 6.1
Subsidiary risk label(s): –
Packing Group: III
Label(s): 6.1
Marine Pollutant Not a Marine Pollutant

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Applicable regulations:
Workplace Safety and Health Act
Act on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
Environmental Public Health Act
Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations
Singapore. Hazardous Substances Control List (Environmental Protection and Management Act, Second
Schedule, Part 1, Control of Hazardous Substances)
Environmental Pollution Control (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Singapore. PELs. (Workplace Safety and Health (Permissible Exposure Levels of Toxic Substances) Order)

16 OTHER INFORMATION

Inventory Status
Australia AICS: On or in compliance with the inventory
Canada DSL Inventory List: On or in compliance with the inventory
China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances: On or in compliance with the inventory
Japan (ENCS) List: On or in compliance with the inventory

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Japan ISHL Listing: On or in compliance with the inventory

Korea Existing Chemicals Inv. (KECI): On or in compliance with the inventory
Mexico INSQ: On or in compliance with the inventory
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals: On or in compliance with the inventory
Philippines PICCS: On or in compliance with the inventory
Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
US TSCA Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
EINECS, ELINCS or NLP: On or in compliance with the inventory

Revision Information: Not relevant.

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