Trichloromethane/Chloroform, 10 l, tinplate

The product is identified as Chloroform, a solvent for synthesis, with a CAS Number of 67-66-3. It falls under the categories of Halogenated hydrocarbons, aliphatic, saturated and Chlorine compounds, organic. The Molecular Weight is 119.38 g/mol. In the workplace, it requires specific precautions such as wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, no smoking, no eating and drinking, and no admittance for unauthorized persons. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 10 mg/m3 (2 ppm), as per 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]