MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY) -- CHLOROFORM -- 6505-00-753-4775 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLOROFORM
MSDS Date:12/08/1995
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-753-4775
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-6975/800-354-2050
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:EO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
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
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
Company Name:MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:NONE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537 EXT 6501/908-859-2151
CAGE:EO303

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

Ingred Name:CHLOROFORM (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-66-3
RTECS #:FS9100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 908 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:TARGET ORGANS:LIVER, KIDNEY, HEART,
    EYE, SKIN, LUNG. ACUTE- EYE:IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.
    SKIN:RAPID ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE PAIN, IRRITATION. INHALED:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION, LIVER INJURY, DIZZINE SS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, EVEN
    DEATH. ORAL:CAUSES SEVERE BURNING. MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC-
    DERMATITIS, KIDNEY, LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE AGENT IS POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC TO
    HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, DRYNESS OF MOUTH AND THROAT,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, SKIN DERMATITIS, BURNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT, PAIN,
    DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
    EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS, INDUC E VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY
    MEDICAL PERSONNEL. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER
    IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. MOVE
    CONTAINER AWAY FROM FIRE, IF POSSIBLE. COOL CONTAINER WITH WATER
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY RELEASE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES,
    INCLUDING CHLORINE, PHOSGENE AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ALLOW SPILL
    TO ENTER SEWERS OR WATER COURSES. VENTILATE AREA. USE WATER SPRAY
    TO REDUCE VAPORS. ABSORB MATERIAL WITH CLAY, SAND, OR SIMILAR
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PLACE  IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FOR LARGE
    SPILL,DIKE AHEAD
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED PLACE.
    KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA AWAY
    FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE IS BLUE (HEALTH). CONTAINERS MAY
    EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. USE
    UNDER THE HOOD OR W ELL VENTILATED PLACE. AVOID INGESTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED (ABOVE 10 PPM) OR FOR
    SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, UNIFORM,
    PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
    WASH SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:142F,61C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-82F,-63C
Vapor Pres:100 @ 51F
Vapor Density:4.1
Spec Gravity:1.49
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:11.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:0.8% @ 20C/68F
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A PLEASANT (ETHEREAL)
    ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG CAUSTICS AND CHEMICALLY ACTIVE METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM,
    MAGNESIUM POWDER, SODIUM, POTASSIUM; ACETONE, METHANOL
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, LIGHT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC/CORROSIVE FUMES,
    INCLUDING OXIDES OF CHLORINE AND CARBON, PHOSGENE, CHLORINE GAS AND
    HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
    NUMBER: U044 (TOXIC WASTE). NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER PHONE NUMBER:
    800-424-8802. REPORT ABLE QUANTITY (RQ): 10 LBS.

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