Furan

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H241, H302, H315, H331, H341, H350, H360, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 1 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: GHS Category 3 Skin Corrosion: GHS Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: GHS Category 2 Carcinogenicity: GHS Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity, repeated exposure: GHS Category 2 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 2

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H224 – Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H241 – Heating may cause fire or explosion. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H331 – Toxic if inhaled. H341 – May cause birth defects. H350 – May cause cancer. H360 – May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 – May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 – If on skin or hair: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Emergency Overview Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Suspected carcinogen. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver damage. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Uninhibited material, or form which the inhibitor has been removed or reacted, may form explosive peroxides. Target Organs: Central nervous system, liver, blood forming organs, and adrenal medulla.

HMIS® ratings

Health – 2* Flammability – 4 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.