Furfuryl alcohol

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-12-18

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GHS06 GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

98-00-0

Name of the chemical

Furfurylalkohol (790/2009)

Concentration

>95

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2025-12-18

Product name

Furfuryl alcohol

Product Synonyms

2-Furanmethanol

CAS No.

98-00-0

Emergency telephone

001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS07 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H319, H330, H335, H351, H373

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Fatal if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep cool Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wear eye/face protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 4 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Nasal Cavities. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Label Elements

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