Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
98-00-0
Name of the chemical
Furfurylalkohol (790/2009)
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.12
Revision date
2026-07-02
Product name
Furfuryl alcohol
CAS No.
98-00-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H312, H319, H330, H335, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Category 2 (Nose)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs (Nose) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
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. 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. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel un- well. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately 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. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: 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 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Nose) icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation)