Tetrahydrofuran

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity Category 4 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2A irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (central nervous system) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (narcosis) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (central nervous system, respiratory (repeated exposure) oragans, liver)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (central nervous system) Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, respiratory oragans, liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face 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/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.