Furan

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302+H332, H315, H341, H350, H373

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Supplemental label elements

AUH019 May form explosive peroxides.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

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.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 icity - repeated exposure