Tetrahydrofuran

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause damage to organs after single exposure May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

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. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.