Furan

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302+H332, H315, H341, H350, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Yellow Petroleum distillates Emergency Overview Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May form explosive peroxides. Sensitivity to light. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H350 - May cause cancer H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

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 P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or 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 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention 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 + 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. Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxides.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity