Tetrahydrofuran Reference Standard

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H319, H335, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

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) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335) (H336)

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 H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness 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 P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking 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 P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 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

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

EUH019 - May form explosive peroxides Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335) (H336) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met