Chloroform solution

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2026-07-20

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GHS02 GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

8.7

Revision date

2026-07-20

Product name

Chloroform solution

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M010 M017

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

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

customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336, H351, H361, H373

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 2 (Liver, Kidney)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.

Supplemental label elements

AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Liver, Kidney) icity - repeated exposure (Oral)

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