ChoroformProperties of chloroform is described below PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
VOLATILE COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming toxic and corrosive fumes ( hydrogen chloride ICSC0163, phosgene ICSC0007 and chlorine fumes ICSC0126). Reacts violently with strong bases, strong oxidants, some metals, such as aluminium, magnesium and zinc, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastic, rubber and coatings.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV (as TWA): 10 ppm; A3 (ACGIH 1999).
MAK: 10 ppm; 50 mg/m3; (1999).
MAK: class 3 (1999).
OSHA PEL: C 50 ppm (240 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: Ca ST 2 ppm (9.78 mg/m3) 60-minute
NIOSH IDLH: Potential occupational carcinogen 500 ppm ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.
INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system , liver and kidneys . The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys . This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Click here for help with converting units
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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0027.html | 
