J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- CHLOROFORM  -- 6810-00-264-6609
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6609
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
Preparer's Name:R. M. NITCHELL
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 800 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POISION! HARMFUL IF INHALED. CANCER
    SUSPECT AGENT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND IS SUSPECTED TO BE A HUMAN
    CARCINOGENS BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. IF
    SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING & REPEAT UNTIL VOMIT FLUID
    IS CLEAR. CALL  A PHYSICIAN. IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    EYE OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN INVOLVED IN FIRE, CHLOROFORM EMITS
    HIGHLY TOXIC AND IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB ON
    SAND, GROUND OR VERMICULITE. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND REMOVE. FLUSH
    AREA WITH WATER. ALTERNATIVELY USE J.T. BAKER'S FLAMMABLE SOLVENT
    SPILL CLEAN-UP KIT OR S OLUSORB SOLVENT ABSORBENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN A
    COOL PLACE, PREFERABLY NOT ABOVE 30C. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (OR WORK IN
    FUME HOOD).
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROVED WORK CLOTHING. HAVE EMERGENCY
    EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F,61C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-81F,-63C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:4.12
Spec Gravity:1.49
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; HEAVY, ETHEREAL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, EXCESS WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PHOSGENES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT PROFESSIONAL DISPOSAL SERVICE.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.