CHLOROFORM - UPI Chem

Appearance

Clear colorless liquid with characteristic odor

Function

Chloroform is used in pesticide formulations, as a solvent for fats, oils, rubber, alkaloids, waxes, gutta-percha, and resins, as a cleansing agent, grain fumigant, in fire extinguishers, and in the rubber industry. Was once widely used as an anesthetic.

Synonyms

Chloroform; Trochloromethane; Unichlor C; Methane, trichloro-;R 20;Trichloroform;CHCl3;Formyl trichloride;Methane trichloride

Storage

Store in original container, protected from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.

Packages

650 lb. Steel Drum
675 lb. Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Pharmaceutical

Product Class

Solvents
acs/reagent

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 60.5-61.5øC
Melting Point: -63øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 119.38 g/mol