Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid - Category 2; Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 4; Serious eye damage - Category 1; Carcinogenicity - Category 2; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful if swallowed.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Response: In case of fire: Use appropriate foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, water spray or fog to extinguish. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

QF26 Rev 2 1 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Disposal: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosive peroxides. In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.