| CHLOROFORM - CHCl 3 |
Chloroform is the organic compound with formula CHCl3. It does not undergo combustion in air, although it will burn when mixed with more flammable substances. It is a member of a group of compounds known as trihalomethanes. Chloroform has myriad uses as a reagent and a solvent.
Applications of CHLOROFORM include
Fluorocarbon Refrigerants & Resins,
Fire Fighting Agent,
Solvent in Dyes & Perfume Manufacturing,
Extractant for Penicillin,
Essential Oils,
Alkaloids,
Nicotine,
Soil Fumigants,
Mildew Preventives and Pharmaceutical preparations |
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| Specifications |
| No. |
Characteristics |
Unit |
Specs. |
| 1 |
Colour |
APHA |
10.00 max. |
| 2 |
Sp. Gravity (15°C/4°C) |
- |
1.498 / 1.502 |
| 3 |
Purity |
% |
99.90 min. |
| 4 |
Methylene Chloride |
ppm |
40.00 max. |
| 5 |
Carbon Tetra Chloride |
ppm |
40.00 max. |
| 6 |
I.I. Dichloroethane |
ppm |
80.00 max. |
| 7 |
CIS 1-2 Dichloroethane |
ppm |
100.00 max. |
| 8 |
Moisture |
ppm |
100.00 max. |
| 9 |
Free Chlorine |
ppm |
1.00 max. |
| 10 |
Acidity |
ppm |
1.00 max. |
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