Trichloromethane/Chloroform, 10 l, PE/steel

This 10-liter container holds Chloroform (CAS 67-66-3), a xylene alternative used in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. It belongs to the Halogenated hydrocarbons, aliphatic, saturated substance group and the Chlorine compounds, organic category. With a Molecular Weight of 119.38 g/mol, it is essential to handle this substance with care, using safety equipment such as safety goggles and gloves, and following workplace guidelines including no smoking, no eating or drinking, and no unauthorized access. The recommended occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is an 8-hour limit value of 10 mg/m3 (2 ppm).

• 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]