Chloroform

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity Category 4 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs, cardiovascular, (single exposure) liver, kidney) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (narcosis) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (central nervous system, kidney, (repeated exposure) liver, respiratory organs) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3 Aquatic chronic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs, cardiovascular, liver, kidney) Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, kidney, liver, respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.