Chloroform
- CAS Number
- 67-66-3
- HSN Code
- 29031300
- Molecular Formula
- CHCl3
- Catalogue Number
- AL1296
- Purity
- ≥99%
- Molecular Weight
- 119.38 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Chloroform appears as a clear colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. Denser (12.3 lb / gal) than water and slightly soluble in water.
Also known as Trichloromethane.
- Catalogue No.
- AL1296
- CAS Number
- 67-66-3
- Molecular Formula
- CHCl3
- Molecular Weight
- 119.38 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29031300
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -63.47 °C; Boiling point: 61.12 °C; Density: 1.4788 g/cu cm at 25 °C; Solubility: In water, 7.95X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Highly refractive, nonflammable, heavy, very volatile liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 250 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 1 Lt glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap, 5 Lt plastic container, 25 Lt plastic drum
- Storage
- Store only in original container. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Chloroform
- Catalogue No.
- AL1296
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 67-66-3
- EC Number
- 200-663-8
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 602-006-00-4
- Chemical Formula
- CHCl3
- HSN Code
- 29031300
- Synonyms
- Trichloromethane
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent in organic synthesis and extraction processes.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Acute Tox. 3; Carc. 2; Repr. 2; STOT RE 1; STOT RE 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6212 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H351: Suspected of causing cancer; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Suspected carcinogen; may cause reproductive toxicity.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Chloroform
- CAS No.
- 67-66-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and potential central nervous system effects.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- The vapour is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Contain spill and absorb with inert material.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Store only in original container. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Pleasant, etheric, nonirritating
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -63.47 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 61.12 °C
- Flash point
- No data available
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not specified
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not applicable
- Vapour pressure
- VP: 100 mm Hg at 10.4 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 4.12 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 1.4788 g/cu cm at 25 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 7.95X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 1.97
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not specified
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions; reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Decomposes at ordinary temp in sunlight in the absence of air, and in the dark in the presence of air.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163), phosgene (see ICSC 0007) and chlorine (see ICSC 0126). Reacts violently with strong bases, strong oxidants, alkalis, acetone and some metals such as aluminium, magnesium and zinc.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and amines.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition forms phosgene gas.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 2180 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit oral 9827 mg/kg; LD50 Rat intragastric 2000 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1888
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1888
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1888
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1888
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1888
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Chloroform
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Chloroform
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Chloroform
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Chloroform
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Chloroform
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as an extraction solvent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00454
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 119.38 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥99% | 99.5% |
| Density | 1.480-1.492 g/mL | 1.485 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 61.2 °C | 61.5 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.01% | 0.005% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% For Synthesis grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% For Synthesis | ≥99% | m.p. -63.47 °C; b.p. 61.12 °C | ≤0.1% | ≤0.01% | None detected | In water, 7.95X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C |
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