Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
98-01-1
Name of the chemical
2-Furaldehyd; Furfural; 2-Furylmethanal (790/2009)
Concentration
>= 90 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2024-10-16
Product name
Furfural
CAS No.
98-01-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+65 6890 6633, +65 6890 6639, +65 3158 1349
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H301, H312, H315, H319, H330, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure
