General Information
Revision date
2009-09-08
Product name
2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-3-METHYLFURAN
Product Synonyms
(3-METHYLFUR-2-YL)METHANOL
CAS No.
20416-16-4
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Apollo Scientific Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
david.tideswell@apolloscientific.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311+H331, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311+H331
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under CLP Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CLP Acute Tox. 3: H301+311+331; STOT SE 3: H335; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; Skin Irrit. 2: H315
Most important adverse effects
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation
Hazard statements
H301+311+331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS06: Skull and crossbones Page: 2
Precautionary statements
P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor//if you feel unwell. P260: Do not breathe vapours. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Other hazards
In use, may form flammable / explosive vapour-air mixture. Combustible (H227)
PBT Substances
This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification under CLP: Acute Tox. 3: H301+311+331; STOT SE 3: H335; Eye Irrit. 2: H319; Skin Irrit. 2: H315 Most important adverse effects: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
