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EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
>=99.95-100%
General Information
Revision date
2023-08-04
Product name
Tetrahydrofuran
Product Synonyms
1,4-epoxybutane; Butylene oxide; Cyclotetramethylene oxide; Diethylene oxide; THF
Chemical name
Furan, tetrahydro-
CAS No.
109-99-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent; reaction medium; synthesis; fabrication of articles
Emergency telephone
+61-2-97333000, +64-9-2506222...
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H315, H319, H335, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Pictograms
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H351 Suspected of causing cancer H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection and suitable respirator. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/spray. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting and all other equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P235 Keep cool. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire-fighting medium. However, if it is not available, fine water spray or water fog can be used 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 in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.