Furfural

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301+H331, H312, H315, H319, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor. H301 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H312 - Harmful in contact with skin. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. P280 - Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Safety glasses with side shields. Wear protective clothing. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing vapor. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P304 + P340 + P311 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P301 + P310 + P330 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P302 + P352 + P312 + P362-2 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P235 - Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Physical hazards not : None known. otherwise classified (PHNOC) Health hazards not : None known. otherwise classified (HHNOC)