Tetrahydrofuran

Redox Ltd

Revision date : 2023-08-04

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

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

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Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M008 M009 M010 M011 M017 M026

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

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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.

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