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Other Names: Trichloromethane
Formula: CHCl3
Sp. Gr: 1.5
Viscosity: Water-thin
Remarks: Clear, colorless, heavy, volatile liquid; nonflammable; miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene, naphtha; slightly soluble in water, b.p. 61ºC / 142ºF, freezing point -63ºC / -81ºF; no flash point. Used in making fluorocarbon refrigerants and propellants, fluorocarbon plastics, dyes and drugs, anesthetics; also used as a general solvent, fumigant, and insecticide. Vapor is harmful. Liquid may be fatal if swallowed.
Pump Notes: Cast iron construction is satisfactory. Keep pump full of liquid at all times to prevent rapid oxidation or rusting. If pump is drained, fill with oil; any dilution or impurity can make this liquid corrosive. Viton® elastomers are recommended. Mechanical shaft seal is recommended.
Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers®, L.L.C.