Other names
chloroform, methenyl trichloride, chloroetheride, CF, methane trichloride
CAS Number
67-66-3
Properties
- colourless, volatile liquid
- sweet smell
Main sources
- industry and commerce (production of printed circuit boards, production of chlorofluorocarbons)
- chemical industry (intermediate product in chemical production, aromas, pharmaceuticals)
- agriculture (pest control, solvent for plant protection products)
earlier: narcotic
Thresholds for the reporting requirement of facilities in accordance with Annex 2 PRTRO
(Ordinance on the Register relating to Pollutant Release and the Transfer of Waste and of Pollutants in Waste Water)
- Air 500 kg/year
- Water -
- Soil -
Impacts
- harmful to the heart, liver and other internal organs
- suspected carcinogenic effect
