Chloroform Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Chloroform (CHCl₃). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

Chloroform molecular formula

About Chloroform

Chloroform is used in many industries. It is released from pulp and paper mills, hazardous waste sites, chlorinated water, and certain landfills. Chloroform is used in some refrigerants, solvents, and chemical manufacturing

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
N/A
Storage temperature
4 C in dark
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Avoid ALKALI METALS (such as LITHIUM); MIXTURES of WATER and STRONG ALCOHOLS; ACETONE; PERCHLORIC ACID; DINITROGEN DIOXIDE; NITROGEN TETROXIDE; and DISILANE.

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 1), Liver, Kidney, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Chloroform

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Chloroform (CHCl₃). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Additional extinguishing notes: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog or foam

Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.

Storage & segregation guidance

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Chloroform should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (4 C in dark), and segregation requirements. Avoid ALKALI METALS (such as LITHIUM); MIXTURES of WATER and STRONG ALCOHOLS; ACETONE; PERCHLORIC ACID; DINITROGEN DIOXIDE; NITROGEN TETROXIDE; and DISILANE.

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and Compliant lithium-ion battery storage when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Melting point: -64 C. Initial boiling point: 60.5 C.

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Chloroform

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Chloroform be stored?

Store Chloroform in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: 4 C in dark. Compatibility notes: Avoid ALKALI METALS (such as LITHIUM); MIXTURES of WATER and STRONG ALCOHOLS; ACETONE; PERCHLORIC ACID; DINITROGEN DIOXIDE; NITROGEN TETROXIDE; and DISILANE. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Chloroform flammable?

Chloroform is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.

What hazard class is Chloroform?

Chloroform is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 1), Liver, Kidney, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H402

What fire suppression is recommended for Chloroform?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Chloroform (CHCl₃). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Is compliant Chloroform storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Chloroform. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.