Chloroform Property

Melting point:

-63 °C

Boiling point:

60.5-61.5 °C

Density 

1.492

vapor density 

4.12 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

213.3 hPa at 20°C

refractive index 

1.444-1.445

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorless

Specific Gravity

1.48

Odor

Sweet pleasant

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble

Decomposition 

290°C

Safety

Risk Statements 

20/22-36/38-40-48/20-63

Safety Statements 

36/37

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H331Toxic if inhaled

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Chloroform Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Chloroform is a one-carbon compound that is methane in which three of the hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. It has a role as an inhalation anaesthetic, a non-polar solvent, a carcinogenic agent, a central nervous system drug and a refrigerant. It is a one-carbon compound and a member of chloromethanes.