Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-66-3
Name of the chemical
Chloroform
Concentration
>=30-<60
General Information
Version
8.5
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
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, H302, H315, H319, H331, H336, H351, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation 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 1 (Liver, Kidney)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
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. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : 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 1 (Liver, Kidney) icity - repeated exposure (Oral)