2,5-Dimethylfuran

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H317, H319, H335, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Amber Odorless Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P242 - Use non-sparking tools P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity