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.

More information about Chloroform

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	11/08/2019
Health Risk Category:	Hepatotoxicity (liver), nephrotoxicity
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	thmsphgdraft110819.pdf
California PHG Comments:	Announcement of Availability of a Draft Technical Support Document for Proposed Public Health Goals for Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water Announcement of Availability of a Second Public Review Draft Technical Support Document for Proposed Public Health Goals for Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water