Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H319, H335, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This substance is classified based on Directive 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation) Tetrahydrofuran CAS 109-99-9 Purity: >99% Trace Impurities Butyl Methyl Ether (BME) Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of Labeling in accordance with the CLP Regulations Classifica tion International

2.2 Label elements

Hazard tion Class

Hazard statements

Suppl. Specific Index No Chemical EC No CAS No and Category factors Code(s) 603-025-00-0 tetrahydrofuran 203-726-8 109-99-9 Flam. Liq. 2 H225 GHS02 F Xi; EUH019 >99 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 GHS07 R:11-19-36/37 STOT SE 3 H335 Acute Tox.4 (oral) H302 Carc. 2 H351 GHS08

Signal word

Code(s) Conc. Notes Identification Limits, M- Code(s) Danger Hazard(s): H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302: Harmful if swallowed H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351: Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazards>.

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Basis for Classification this substance is classified based on Directive 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation, GHS) TETRAHYDROFURAN (109-99-9)

Prevention

P233: Keep container tightly closed. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P240: Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire Use wat er s pr ay, d ry c hem i c al or CO 2 for extinction

Storage

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all regulatory and environmental regulations. Supplemental: EUH019: May form explosive peroxides SAFETY DATA SHEET Emergency overview: DANGER!

Physical hazards

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. May polymerize Containers may rupture or explode. May form peroxides during prolonged storage.

Health hazards

P otentially fatal if inhaled, respiratory tract irritation, eye irritation, central nervous system depression. Wear protective equipment when handling product. Potential chronic health effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans DFG: Category 4 (substances with carcinogenic potential for which genotoxicity play no or at most a minor role) MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Negative (Ames Test) REPRODUCTION TOXICITY: Not expected. See Section 11. 2.2. Label: See table above.

2.3 Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of Labeling in accordance with the CLP Regulations: Classifica tion International