General Information
Revision date
2026-06-25
Product name
2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Reference Standard
Product Synonyms
Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran
CAS No.
96-47-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Solvent
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H315, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
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 P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
EUH019 - May form explosive peroxides This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met