Furan (stabilized with BHT)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302+H312, H315, H335, H341, H350, H412

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Skin irritation Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 4 : Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards

None known