===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CHLOROFORM
NIIN:00-264-6609
MSDS Number: BDQSH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY, INC
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:1635
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19899
Country:US
Info Phone Num:302-999-2161 OR 800-441-7575
Emergency Phone Num:800-441-3637 OR 800-345-9999
CAGE:19898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Phone:800-441-7515;800-441-9442
CAGE:18873
Company:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
Box:1635
CAGE:19898
Company:MMM SUPPLY INC
Address:1734 HAYES AVE
Box:City:LONG BEACH
State:CA
ZIP:90813-1145
Country:US
Phone:213-590-8633
CAGE:7X274
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CHLOROFORM (SARA III)
CAS:67-66-3
RTECS #:FS9100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:(C) 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLOROFORM IS SUSPECTED BY NTP AND IARC
TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:IRRITATS BY DEFAT.INHALED,INGESTED:
DIZINESS,UNCONS,EQUILIBRIUM LOSS,IRRITATS,LIVER DAMAGE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H2O EYES:FLUSH W. H2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
GLASSES H2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CL OTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE AND NONEXPLOSIVE IN AIR.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREMAN SHOUL WEAR RESPIR PROTECTION(SCBA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONFLAMMABLE.IN PRESENCE OF STRONG ALKALI
AND WATER,CHLOROFORM MAY BECOME VIOLENTLY EXPLOSIVE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS: LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN ALUMINUM CANS.KEEP
BUNG TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH WATER.DRY OR WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS/
ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR ADEQUAT VENT.MECH(TO OUTSIDE VIA
SCRUBBER)
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOES TO AVOID
CHLOROFORM SPLASHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE CODE T4 RATHER THAN T1 BECAUSE ITEM IS NOT A KNOWN
CARCINAGEN,BUT IS SUSPECTED(ACGIH-1983-84).
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F,61C
Vapor Pres:160
Vapor Density:4.13
Spec Gravity:1.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:< 1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH PLEASANT, SWEET ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,AIR,SUNLIGHT CAN CAUSE SLOW OXIDATION TO PHOSGENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS WATER,FLAME,HOT SURFACES MAY
PRODUCE TOXIC GASES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENE,HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE,OTHER COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT.KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS PENDING DISPOSAL.HANDLE AND DISPOSE
IAW LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REQULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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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