2-Furanmethanol, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)furan

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H311, H315, H319, H330, H335, H351, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Physical state: Liquid Warning Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eyes GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals):

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 4) - Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) - Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) - Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) - Skin irritation (Category 2) - Eye irritation (Category 2A) - Carcinogenicity (Category 2) - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system - Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Nose

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. - H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. - H315 Causes skin irritation. - H319 Causes serious eye irritation. - H330 Fatal if inhaled. - H335 May cause respiratory irritation. - H351 Suspected of causing cancer. - H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray - P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. - P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. - P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. - 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. - P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.