Chloroform (stabilized with Ethanol) [for HPLC Solvent]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory organs, Cardio-vascular system, Kid- single exposure ney) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory organs, Kidney, Central nervous sys- repeated exposure tem) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory organs, Cardio-vascular system, Kidney). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory organs, Kidney, Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin 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 pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: 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 an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.