Tetrahydrofuran (Uninhibited)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance colorless liquid liquid. Flash Point -14 deg C. Danger! Extremely flammable liquid. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May be absorbed through intact skin. Uninhibited material, or material from which the inhibitor has been removed or reacted, may form explosive peroxides. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage. Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe eye irritation and possible injury. Hygroscopic. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, lungs, respiratory system, eyes, skin.

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Damage may be permanent. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. If absorbed, causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system depression. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Inhalation may cause coughing, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. May cause lung damage. Narcotic in high concentrations.