===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CHLOROFORM
NIIN:00F034574
MSDS Number: BTNWV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:COBEHN INC
Address:640 AIRPORT RD
City:WINCHESTER
State:VA
ZIP:22602
Country:US
Info Phone Num:703-665-0707/FAX: 703-665-0768
Emergency Phone Num:703-665-0707/800-535-5053
CAGE:COBE1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:COBEHN INC
Address:640 AIRPORT RD
City:WINCHESTER
State:VA
ZIP:22602
Country:US
Phone:703-665-0707/FAX: 703-665-0768
CAGE:COBE1
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CHLOROFORM (TRICHLOROMETHANE)(SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY
ACGIH, NTP; SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARC BY IARC - GROUP 2B) *93-4*
CAS:67-66-3
RTECS #:FS9100000
OSHA PEL:240 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:50 MG/CUM (A2)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 908 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: ANESTHETIC, RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAUSES HEART
ARRHYTHMIAS/KIDNEY/LIVER DISORDERS/DEATH. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNING
IN MOUTH/THROAT. EYES: IRRITATION OF CONJUNCTI VA. SKIN:
ABSORPTION. IRRITATION/DERMATITIS/TUMOR FORMATION.
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE TO VAPORS: LIVER/KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, VOMITING,
DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, BURNING, REDNESS, PAIN, DEFATTING,
CRACKING, DRYING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS/EYE
PROBLEMS/IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY/RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY CPR/GIVE OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF
WATER/MILK & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH IF NOT CON SCIOUS. SKIN/EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH
HEAT, OTHERWISE PRACTICALLY NONFLAMMABLE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESIRATORY PROTECTION.
CONTAIN/RECOVER, COLLECT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. ABSORB W/VERMICULITE,
DRY SAND, EARTH/SIMILAR MATERIAL. D ON'T FLUSH TO SEWER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL/DRY/VENTILATED AREA
FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE/INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
VAPORS. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A SUPPLIED AIR, FULL
FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR, AIRLINED HOOD/SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL FACE SHIELD, IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON, COVERALLS. EYEWASH & QUICK
DRENCH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIALS TO AVOID CONT'D: TERT-BUTOXIDE, TRIISOPROPYLPHOSPHINE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-82F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:1.49
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): 11.6
Solubility in Water:0.8 G/100G WATER
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC, ETHEREAL
ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG CAUSTICS & CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS, ACETONE FLUORINE, METHANOL,
SODIUM METHOXIDE, DINITROGEN TETROXIDE(SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE/CHLORINE/PHOSGENE &
CO
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL/STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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