Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-66-3
Name of the chemical
Chloroform
Concentration
>98.5
General Information
Revision date
2009-02-10
Product name
Chloroform
Product Synonyms
Trichloromethane, Methyl trichloride
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Company Information
company name
The Science Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: POISON! DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT HEART, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, LIVER, AND/OR KIDNEYS. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD. MAY CAUSE CANCER. SAFETY RATINGS: Health: 3, Severe Reactivity: 1, Slight Flammability: 0, None Contact: 2, Moderate Protective Equipment: Chemical Safety Glasses/Goggles, Lab Coat/Apron, Gloves, Local/General Ventilation
Storage
Code Blue: Health
Potential health effects
INHALATION: Potent anesthetic. Irritates respiratory tract and affects central nervous system including headaches, drowsiness and dizziness. May cause liver damage and blood disorders. Exposure to higher concentrations may result in unconsciousness and even death. Prolonged exposure may lead to death due to irregular heartbeat, kidney and/or liver disorders. INGESTION: May cause pain and burning in the mouth, abdomen and swelling in the throat with possible suffocation. May cause edema, anemia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney damage and shock with fall of blood pressure. Large quantities may cause symptoms similar to inhalation. SKIN CONTACT: Chloroform is a defatting agent and may cause skin to become dry and cracked. Skin absorption can occur, symptoms may parallel ingestion exposure. EYE CONTACT: Vapors cause irritation to the eyes with redness, pain, and blurred vision. Higher concentrations or splashes may cause irreversible eye damage. May bond contacts to eye tissue.
Potential chronic health
EFFECTS Prolonged or repeated exposure to vapors may cause damage to central nervous system, the heart, kidneys and/or liver. Contact with liquid has a defatting effect and may cause chronic irritation with cracking, drying and corresponding dermatitis. Chloroform is a suspected human carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired liver or kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
