Chloroform
CAS Number
67-66-3Synonym
Formyl trichloride; Methane trichloride; Methenyl chloride; Methenyl trichloride; NCI-C02686; TCM; Trichloromethane; EPA Pesticide Code: 020701
Occurrence/Use
Solvent, reagent; production of dyes, pesticides; chemical intermediate; component of tobacco smoke. Formerly used as inhalational anaesthetic until 1976.
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 150 |
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| Species: | Rat |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Reproductive/ development; dizziness, respiratory depression |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Reproductive/ development, nervous system, respiratory system |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 300 |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Alimentary system (liver), kidney, development |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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