Benzofuran SDS

Flammable liquids, Category 3

Carcinogenicity, Category 2

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 3

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

H351 Suspected of causing cancer

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower].

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

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Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.

Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.

Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.

Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits acrid and irritating smoke and fumes. (NTP, 1992)

Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if needed. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination . Poison A and B

Use/ foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide. ...Keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)

Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible.

Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible.

PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": A high-efficiency particulate arrestor (HEPA) or charcoal filters can be used to minimize amt of carcinogen in exhausted air ventilated safety cabinets, lab hoods, glove boxes or animal rooms ... Filter housing that is designed so that used filters can be transferred into plastic bag without contaminating maintenance staff is avail commercially. Filters should be placed in plastic bags immediately after removal ... The plastic bag should be sealed immediately ... The sealed bag should be labelled properly ... Waste liquids ... should be placed or collected in proper containers for disposal. The lid should be secured & the bottles properly labelled. Once filled, bottles should be placed in plastic bag, so that outer surface ... is not contaminated ... The plastic bag should also be sealed & labelled. ... Broken glassware ... should be decontaminated by solvent extraction, by chemical destruction, or in specially designed incinerators. Chemical Carcinogens

NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 56°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Fireproof. Well closed. Cool.PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": Storage site should be as close as practical to lab in which carcinogens are to be used, so that only small quantities required for ... expt need to be carried. Carcinogens should be kept in only one section of cupboard, an explosion-proof refrigerator or freezer (depending on chemicophysical properties ...) that bears appropriate label. An inventory ... should be kept, showing quantity of carcinogen & date it was acquired ... Facilities for dispensing ... should be contiguous to storage area. Chemical Carcinogens

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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).

Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.

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The substance slowly polymerizes at ambient temperatures. The substance more rapidly polymerizes under the influence of heat and under the influence of acidic catalyst.

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Flammable; flash point: 56 deg C2,3-BENZOFURAN slowly polymerizes on standing. It may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. This compound is polymerized by H2SO4. (NTP, 1992)

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This compound is polymerized by H2SO4.

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Evaluation: There is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of benzofuran. There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of benzofuran. Overall evaluation: Benzofuran is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).

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The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

AEROBIC: Benzofuran has been shown to biodegrade in the presence of creosote-adapted microorganisms(SRC). Benzofuran biodegraded using a enriched culture from a creosote contaminated site(1) where biodegradation of benzofuran was enhanced by the degradation of other creosote compounds(1). Benzofuran was completely removed in combination with toluene, p-xylene, m-xylene, naphthalene, 1-methylnapthalene within the first 12 days of incubation, compared with a 7% loss in the acidified control microcosm(1). After 27 days, complete removal of benzofuran was observed in combination with other primary creosote substituents except 1-methylnapthalene where 95% removal was observed(1). In a study using aerobic groundwater microcosms, benzofuran at 3.3 mg/l degraded completely after 95 days (lag period = 70 days) from an aquifer contaminated with creosote compounds while from a background aquifer, benzofuran degraded after 285 days (lag period = 278 days)(2).

The BCF of benzofuran in guppies exposed to 100-250 ul of a hetero PAH in 3 liters of 1:1 tapwater/deionized water for 48 hours was 360(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this BCF suggests bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC).

The Koc of benzofuran is estimated as 680(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.67(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that benzofuran is expected to have low mobility in soil(SRC). Sorption of creosote compounds (including benzofuran) were measured on natural clayey till soil column(4). A Kd of 1.4 l/kg was measured for benzofuran (in presence of other creosote compounds) with a time for 50% breakthrough on the column nearly equivalent to non-adsorbing bromide ions (e.g., 37 days)(4). This data suggests that benzofuran is weakly sorbed on clayey till soil(SRC).

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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

ADR/RID: UN1993 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: UN1993 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: UN1993 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: No

IMDG: No

IATA: No

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Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C.Do NOT take working clothes home.Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.