Chloroform

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H351, H361, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color colourless Odor sweet Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state & federal regulations. Carcinogenicity NTP: Chloroform 67-66-3 Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen. IARC Chloroform 67-66-3 Group 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans ACGIH Chloroform A3 Confirmed 67-66-3 animal carcinogen

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance : Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral or mixture Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1