Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-04-15
Product name
Capping A
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Capping Reagent for DNA/RNA Synthesis
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Honeywell International Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Form : liquid, clear Color : colourless Odor : ether-like
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity ACGIH: Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen
