General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-21
Product name
2,3-Benzofuran
Product Synonyms
Coumarone
CAS No.
271-89-6
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H351, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Amber aromatic Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Sensitivity to light. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.
Health hazards
Suspected of causing cancer.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity
