Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
>=99.0%
General Information
Revision date
2019-11-22
Product name
TETRAHYDROFURAN
Product Synonyms
Tetramethylene Oxide, THF
Chemical name
Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.
109-99-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Monomer; Solvent Prohibited uses
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lyondell Chemical Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
1221 McKinney St
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H318, H335, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity; Oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
Prevention P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. 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. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available.
