Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
99-100
General Information
Revision date
2020-01-06
Product name
SAFETY-KLEEN TETRAHYDROFURAN
Product Synonyms
Tetrahydrofuran, THF
CAS No.
109-99-9
Emergency telephone
1-800-468-1760
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (kidneys, liver, nervous system)
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, water spray, water fog. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED Do NOT induce vomiting Immediately get medical attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose in accordance with all applicable local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
May form explosive peroxides.