Chloroform

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, HEART, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. [Colorless.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Skin Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, heart, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .