General Information
Version
9
Revision date
2023-10-04
Product name
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
Product Synonyms
Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran
CAS No.
96-47-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Solvent
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
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H315, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage EUH019 - May form explosive peroxides
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
2.3 Other hazards
Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
