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Chloroform

CAS Number

67-66-3

Synonym

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.

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Chloroform

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3): 
150
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: 

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: