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EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-06-15
Product name
Tetrahydrofuran, Liquid
Product Synonyms
1,4-Epoxy Butane; Diethylene Oxide; THF; Tetramethylene Oxide; Butylene Oxide; Oxacyclopentane; Oxolane; Cyclotetramethylene oxide; Furanidine; Hydrofuran
Chemical name
Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.
109-99-9
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Company Information
company name
Brenntag Canada Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful if inhaled, absorbed through skin, or swallowed. Vapours are irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. High vapour concentrations may cause drowsiness. See "Other Health Effects" Section. Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. May cause flash fire or explosion. May form explosive peroxides if not inhibited. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Product is irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Prolonged and repeated exposure may cause shortness of breath, intoxication, collapse, fatigue and low blood pressure. See "Other Health Effects" Section. Page 2 of 8 Skin Contact: Skin contact can cause irritation, especially under the finger nails (and other confined spaces such as under rings or watch bands). May cause defatting, drying and cracking of the skin. Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis. Skin Absorption: May be absorbed through intact skin. Eye Contact: Vapours from this product are irritating to the eyes. This product causes irritation, redness and pain. Ingestion: This product causes irritation, a burning sensation of the mouth and throat and abdominal pain.
Other Health Effects
Effects (irritancy) on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation or onset of pain. Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential. May cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, blood changes, circulatory or blood clotting disorders, liver damage, kidney damage or narcotic effects. CNS depression is characterized by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and incoordination. Severe overexposures may lead to coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Liver damage is characterized by the loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowish skin colour), and occasional pain in the upper left-hand side of the abdomen. Signs and symptoms of kidney damage generally progress from oliguria, to blood in the urine, to total renal failure. High concentrations in the air may cause narcosis (drowsiness or dizziness). (3)
