Chloroform- What is it? Where is it found? What can it do? All these questions answered.

1. CHLOROFORM
(CHCL3)
By Daniel McNeeley

2. Physical Properties
 Colorless liquid that is not very soluble in
water.
 Pleasant odor.
 The chemical is inhaled and poisons
the body.

3. Sources
 Original purpose was an anesthetic
 It is used as a chemical in pesticides
 May be released in the chlorination of
water
 Thought to be no natural sources

4. Damages and Effects
 It is dangerous to
humans at 50 ppb
 In high concentrations,
chloroform can
contribute to ambient
ozone.
 It has a long lifetime in
the atmosphere, and
can be transported
long distances.

5. Health Hazards
 Central Nervous System depression
 Higher doses cause cardiovascular
depression.
 Liver necrosis
 If found in drinking water and consumed,
may cause rectal or bladder cancer.

6. Citations
 "Chloroform." Sepa.org/uk. Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.
Web. 14 Mar. 2012.
<http://apps.sepa.org.uk/spripa/Pages/SubstanceInformation.aspx?
pid=30>.
 "Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Chloroform." Occupational
Safety and Health Administration. Web. 14 Mar. 2012.
<http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/chloroform/recognition.html
>.
 "Chloroform." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency. Web. 14 Mar.
2012. <http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/chlorofo.html>.