Furfural

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301, H312, H315, H319, H330, H335, H351, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Long term hazards

Category 3 aquatic hazard

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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 equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 2 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ : Category 3 (Respiratory system) toxicity - single exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 2 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Other hazards