Chloroform (CHCL3 – Trichloromethane)

Technical Specifications
Sr. No. Characteristics Unit / Limit Specification
1 Colour APHA max 10.00
2 Sp. Gravity (15oC/4oC) - 1.498 / 1.502
3 Purity % min 99.90
4 Methyl Chloride ppm max 40.00
5 Carbon Tetrachloride ppm max 40.00
6 1.1 Dichloroethane ppm max 80.00
7 CIS 1-2 Dichloroethane ppm max 130.00
8 Moisture ppm max 100.00
9 Free Chlorine ppm max 1.00
10 Acidity as HCl ppm max 1.00

Caution: Threshold limit 10 ppm as per ACGIH norms. Handle with proper ventilation, protective equipment, and follow chemical safety protocols for halogenated solvents.

Applications

Major Applications & Consuming Industries

  • Fluorocarbon Refrigerants & Resins

  • Fire Fighting Agent

  • Solvent: Dye and Perfume Manufacturing

  • Extractant: Penicillin, Essential Oils, Alkaloids, Nicotine, etc.

  • Soil Fumigants, Mildew Preventives

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations