chloroform*
trichloromethane
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N
1
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5
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-
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6.1
DHS
CW
Hazardous Chemical
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II
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1888
67-66-3
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Toxic by all routes of exposure; possibly carcinogenic; avoid inhaling vapour; forms toxic phosgene gas in combustion reactions; not flammable.
Where toxic gas/fume produced, use in a fume cupboard if practicable; otherwise uses small quantities in a well-ventilated area.
Use eye and skin protection when splashes can occur.
Chloroform reacts violently - sometimes explosively - with acetone and other ketones (addition at the carbonyl group), especially in the presence of base or after an induction period; do not mix chloroform and acetone. Do not heat the vapour to a high temperature in air since highly toxic phosgene is formed. Reactions with aluminium and magnesium are violent; reactions with sodium, potassium, calcium and lithium are explosive.
A solution/mixture of <1% chloroform is not hazardous according to the Worksafe list of designated hazardous substances.
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See CHLORO COMPOUNDS, ORGANIC.
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