Tetrahydrofuran

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H313, H315, H319, H335, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H313: May be harmful in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P235: Keep cool. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.