FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- CHLOROFORM  -- 6810-00-222-2639
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-2639
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHLOROFORM	(SARA III)
CAS:67-66-3
RTECS #:FS9100000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:(C) 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLOROFORM IS SUSPECTED BY NTP AND IARC
    TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:ANESTHETIC,IRRIT OF MUCOUS MEMB.MAY HAVE
    CARDIAC PROBLEM;INGEST:FATAL;SKIN/EYES:IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H2O EYES:FLUSH W. H2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CL OTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK.
    EVACUATE AREA.DO NOT TOUCH SPILLAGE. SM SPILL:ABSORB W. INERT
    ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. FLUSH AREA W. WATER. LG
    SPILL: DIKE AHEAD FOR LATER DISPOSAL.  NOTIFY AUTHORITIES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP,REPEATED CONTACT WITH
    SKIN/CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA IF WORK IS NOT PERFORMED
    IN A HOOD
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM FISHER SCIENTIFIC NOT DATED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=61.1C, 142.F
Vapor Pres:160
Vapor Density:4.13
Spec Gravity:1.485
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID WITH SWEET ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION CAN EMIT PHOSGENE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED INCINERATOR OR DISPOSE OF
    IN APPROVED CHEMICAL DUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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