MSDS Name: Chloroform
Catalog Numbers:
AC95232184, S79960, S79960-1, S79960HPLC-2, S79960SPEC-1, S79960SPEC-2,
C2974LC, C297POP19, C297POP200, C297POP50, C297RS115, C297RS200, C297RS28,
C297RS50, C297SS115, C297SS19, C297SS200, C297SS28, C297SS50, C29820LC,
C298FB115, C298FB19, C298FB200, C298FB50, C298J1, C298POP19, C298POP200,
C298POP50, C298POPB19, C298POPB200, C298POPB50, C298RB115, C298RB19,
C298RB200, C298RB50, C298RB500, C298RS115, C298RS19, C298RS200, C298RS28,
C298RS50, C298SS-11, C298SS19, C298SS28, C605-1, C605-4, C606POP19,
C606POP200, C606POP50, C606RS115, C606RS200, C606RS28, C606RS50, C606SS115,
C606SS19, C606SS200, C606SS28, C606SS50
Synonyms:
Formyl Trichloride; Methane Trichloride; Methenyl Trichloride; Methyl
Trichloride; Trichlormethan; Trichloroform; Trichloromethane.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
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For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
Appearance: clear, colorless liquid.
May cause central nervous system depression. May cause cardiac
disturbances. May cause cancer based on animal studies. This
substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in
animals. May be harmful if swallowed. Caution!
Causes eye and skin irritation. Causes digestive and respiratory
tract irritation. Light sensitive.
Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, heart, central
nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system, excretory system,
reproductive system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes moderate eye irritation. Contact with liquid causes
immediate burning pain, tearing, and reddening of the conjunctiva.
Skin:
Causes mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may
dry/defat the skin and cause irritation.
Absorption of liquid through intact skin is possible and may cause sys
temic poisoning if contact with liquid is prolonged.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause liver damage. May cause cardiac disturbances.
Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis,
which may be fatal. Possible aspiration hazard. May cause
hallucinations and distorted perceptions.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. May cause cardiac sensitization and possible failure.
Inhalation of large amounts may cause respiratory stimulation,
followed by respiratory depression, convulsions and possible death
due to respiratory paralysis. May be absorbed through the lungs.
Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory
tract.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause
reproductive and fetal effects. Effects may be delayed. Laboratory
experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Toxicity may be
increased by exposure to alcohol, steroids, and ketones. Prolonged
exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.