Tetrahydrofuran

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H319, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor characteristic acetone-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosive peroxides. Carcinogenicity ACGIH Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 A3 Confirmed animal carcinogen

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements