This product is identified as Chloroform (CAS 67-66-3), a solvent used in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It belongs to the groups of halogenated hydrocarbons and chlorine compounds. Its molecular formula is CHCl3 with a Molecular Weight of 119.38 g/mol. The product requires specific handling due to its toxic nature, necessitating workplace precautions such as wearing safety goggles and gloves, prohibiting smoking, no eating and drinking, and restricting access to authorized personnel only. The recommended occupational exposure limit value for Chloroform is 10 mg/m3 (2 ppm) according to Directive 2000/39/EC.

• CAS Number: 67-66-3
• Molecular Formula: CHCl3
• Molecular Weight: 119.37
• Exact Mass: 117.914383
• Boiling Point: 143 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
• Melting Point: -82.3 °F (EPA, 1998)
• Vapour Density: 4.12 (EPA, 1998) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]