CHLOROFORM AR
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CHLOROFORM AR |
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RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Point : Mumbai, Kandla, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah, Muscat Barka
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Substance / Preparation : Chloroform
CAS No :67-66-3
Substance.
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the
product.
3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45
Classification : Carc. Cat. 3; R40
Xn; R22-48/20/22
Xi; R38
Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Health hazards : Carcinogenicity - Category 2 - Warning (CLP : Carc. 2) H351
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 2 - Warning (CLP :
STOT RE 2) H373
Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning (CLP : Skin Corr. 2) H315
Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H302
3.2. Label elements
Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45
Symbol(s) : Xn : Harmful
R Phrase(s) : R22 : Harmful if swallowed.
R38 : Irritating to skin.
R40 : Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R48/20/22 : Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation and if swallowed.
S Phrase(s) : S2 : Keep out of the reach of children.
S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard pictograms
Signal words : Warning
Hazard statements : H351 : Suspected of causing cancer.
H302 : Harmful if swallowed.
H315 : Causes skin irritation.
H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
• General : P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P103: Read label before use.
P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
• Prevention : P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face
protection.
P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Response : P302+P352: IF ON SKIN : Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel
unwell.
P308+P313: If exposed or concerned : get medical advice.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs : Get medical advice.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P314: Get medical advice if you feel unwell.
• Storage : P405: Store locked up.
• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous
or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or
international regulation.
3.3. Other hazards
Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT
substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest.
Skin contact : Get medical advice. If skin irritation occurs : Wash with plenty of soap
and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment (see on this
label).
Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain,
blinking or redness persist.
Ingestion : Obtain emergency medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a
POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in
serious health hazard. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organ. Causes skin
irritation.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you
feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be
present.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,
including respiratory protection.
Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)
fire-fighting water to enter environment.
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Ventilate area.
For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify
authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Clean up
methods : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth
as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling : Obtain special instructions before use. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using
this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent
formation of vapour.
Special precautions : Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep
container closed when not in use.
Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific end use(s) : None.
8.1. Exposure controls
Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
• Respiratory protection : Wear approved mask.
• Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.
• Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
8.2. Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits : No data available.
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state at 20 °C : Liquid.
Odour : Sweet pleasant
Odour threshold : No data available.
pH value : No data available.
Melting point [°C] : -63 °C
Decomposition point [°C] : 290°C
Critical temperature [°C] : N/A
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A
Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A
Flash point [°C] : N/A
Boiling point [°C] : 60.5 - 61.5 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] : 60.5 °C
Final boiling point [°C] : 61.5 °C
Evaporation rate : 11.6
Vapour pressure [20°C] : 213.3 hPa at 20°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A
Vapour density : 4.12
Density [g/cm3] : 1.492
Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A
Solubility in water [% weight] : Slightly soluble
Solubility in water : N/A
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.
Solubility : N/A
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : 0.58 cps@ 20 °C
9.2.Other information
Explosive properties : N/A
Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A
Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A
Oxidising properties : No data available.
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity : Not established.
10.2. Chemical stability
Chemical stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : Not established.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Irritation : Causes skin irritation.
Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity : Suspected of causing cancer.
Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-repeated exposure : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated
exposure.
Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity information : Not established.
12.2. Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : Not established.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be
identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation
REACH.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment.
13.1. Waste treatment methods
General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with
local/national regulations. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or
special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or
international regulation.

14.1. Land transport (ADR-RID)
Proper shipping name : CHLOROFORM
UN N° : 1888
H.I. nr : 60
ADR - Class : 6.1
Labelling - Transport : 6.1 : Toxic substances.
ADR - Classification code : T1
ADR - Group : III
ADR - Packing instructions : P001 R001 LP001
ADR - Limited Quantity : 5 L
ADR - Tunnel code : E : Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
14.2. Sea transport (IMDG) [English only]
Proper shipping name : CHLOROFORM
UN N° : 1888
IMO-IMDG - Class or division : 6.1 : Toxic substances.
IMO-IMDG - Packing group : III
IMO- IMDG - Packing instructions : P001 LP01
IMO-IMDG - Limited quantities : 5 L
IMO-IMDG - Marine pollution : No
EMS-Nr : F-A S-A
14.3. Air transport (ICAO-IATA) [English only]
Proper shipping name : CHLOROFORM
UN N° : 1888
IATA - Class or division : 6.1 : Toxic substances.
IATA - Packing group : III
IATA - Passenger and Cargo Aircraft : ALLOWED
- Passenger and Cargo - Packing : 680
instruction - Passenger and Cargo - Maximum : 60 L
Quantity/Packing
IATA - Cargo only : ALLOWED
- Cargo only - Packing instruction : 680
- Cargo only - Maximum Quantity/ : 220 L
Packing IATA - Limited Quantites : 2 L
ERG-Nr : 6A
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : Annex XVII With the exception of those listed
below: The components of this product are not subject to restrictions.
REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject
to authorization.
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.
Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.
vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,
labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives
67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Further information : None.
In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation
(CE) Nº 1272/2008 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The information in this SDS was
obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the
information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its
correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the
product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other
reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage
or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or
disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product.
If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not
be applicable.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.