Furfural

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Liver Respiratory system - Single exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory system - Repeated exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Liver - Repeated exposure [Category 2]

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs : Liver Respiratory system Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure : Respiratory system May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure : Liver Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. -No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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 or attention. If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May cause polimerization.