Gloves must be worn. Use proper removal technique to avoid any skin contact. Nitrile and latex disposable gloves are NOT suitable. Polyvinyl Acetate, Viton, or fluorinated rubber gloves are recommended. Check the resources below for a more suitable glove. NOTE: Consult with your preferred glove manufacturer to ensure that the gloves you plan on using are compatible with chloroform. Refer to glove selection chart from the links below: OR OR Eye Protection: ANSI approved properly fitting safety glasses or chemical splash goggles. Face shield is also recommended if there is a high probability of a splash hazard. Skin and Body Protection: Lab coats (100% cotton) must be worn and be appropriately sized for the individual and buttoned to their full length. Laboratory coat sleeves must be of sufficient length to prevent skin exposure while wearing gloves. Personnel must also wear full length pants, or equivalent, and close-toed shoes. Full length pants and close-toed shoes must be worn at all times by all individuals that are occupying the laboratory area. The area of skin between the shoe and ankle must not be exposed. Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly and immediately after handling. Remove any contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Section 6 Engineering Controls – Use of Chloroform must be conducted in a properly functioning chemical fume hood. The chemical fume hood must be approved and certified by REM and have a face velocity between 85 125 feet per minute. – Section 7 First Aid Procedures – If inhaled:
Gloves must be worn. Use proper removal technique to avoid any skin contact. Nitrile and latex disposable gloves are NOT suitable. Polyvinyl Acetate, Viton, or fluorinated rubber gloves are recommended. Check the resources below for a more suitable glove. NOTE: Consult with your preferred glove manufacturer to ensure that the gloves you plan on using are compatible with chloroform. Refer to glove selection chart from the links below: OR OR Eye Protection: ANSI approved properly fitting safety glasses or chemical splash goggles. Face shield is also recommended if there is a high probability of a splash hazard. Skin and Body Protection: Lab coats (100% cotton) must be worn and be appropriately sized for the individual and buttoned to their full length. Laboratory coat sleeves must be of sufficient length to prevent skin exposure while wearing gloves. Personnel must also wear full length pants, or equivalent, and close-toed shoes. Full length pants and close-toed shoes must be worn at all times by all individuals that are occupying the laboratory area. The area of skin between the shoe and ankle must not be exposed. Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly and immediately after handling. Remove any contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Section 6 – Engineering Controls Use of Chloroform must be conducted in a properly functioning chemical fume hood. The chemical fume hood must be approved and certified by REM and have a face velocity between 85 – 125 feet per minute. Section 7 – First Aid Procedures If inhaled:
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