General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2021-12-24
Product name
5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural
Product Synonyms
5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde
CAS No.
67-47-0
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell Take off contaminated clothing In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney. Label Elements Signal Word
