This 5-liter container holds Chloroform, a xylene alternative used primarily in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. With a Molecular Weight of 119.38 g/mol, this halogenated hydrocarbon is classified under Directive 2000/39/EC with an 8-hour recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value of 10 mg/m3 (2 ppm). It is essential to work with Chloroform in a controlled environment, adhering to workplace labels such as "No Smoking," "No admittance for unauthorized persons," "No eating and drinking," "Warning label," "Caution - toxic material," "Precept label," "Use safety goggles," and "Wear safety gloves.

• 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]