Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-726-8/109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
98-100
General Information
Revision date
2017-04-28
Product name
Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.
109-99-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent Scientific research and development
Emergency telephone
for Hazardous Materials Within the USA + Canada 1-800-424-9300 and +1
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Australian SDS Statement Classified according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia. Hazardous Substance. Dangerous Goods.
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2
Physical hazards
1 Flammable liquids Category Number Category 2
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
Hazard pictograms names Flame Health hazard Exclamation mark
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 P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable