Chloroform

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

Revision date : 2020-10-15

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GHS05 GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2020-10-15

Product name

Chloroform

Product Synonyms

Trichloromethane; Methyl trichloride; Methane trichloride

CAS No.

67-66-3

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Not determined

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

info@avantormaterials.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Section 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure (Oral) Target Organs 1.Central nervous system 2.Liver, Kidney Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 0 %

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. Avoid release to the environment.

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 None. result in GHS classification:

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