Tetrahydrofuran

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Australian SDS Statement Classified as a hazardous substance in accordance with the criteria of Safe Work Australia - Globally Harmonised System (GHS) Hazardous Substance. Dangerous Goods.

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category Number Category 2

Environmental hazards

Not Hazardous

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling

Response

P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable