Trichloromethane/Chloroform, 2.5 l, glass

This 2.5 L glass container holds Chloroform, a halogenated hydrocarbon and chlorine compound with a Molecular Weight of 119.38 g/mol. It is classified as an xylene alternative and falls under the substance groups of aliphatic, saturated halogenated hydrocarbons and organic chlorine compounds. The container requires various workplace precautions such as prohibiting smoking, no admittance for unauthorized persons, no eating and drinking, wearing safety goggles, and using safety gloves. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for Chloroform is 10 mg/m3 (2 ppm), as stated by Directive 2000/39/EC. It has a Boiling Point of 143°F at 760 mmHg and a Melting Point of -82.3°F. Chloroform is harmful if swallowed and harmful to aquatic life, making it a dangerous

• 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]