Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
98-01-1
Name of the chemical
2-Furaldehyd; Furfural; 2-Furylmethanal (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-09-11
Product name
FURFURAL
CAS No.
98-01-1
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 2 exposure
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
