Tetrahydrofuran SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name： Tetrahydrofuran
- CAS： 109-99-9
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses： For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against： none
Company Identification
- Company：Chemicalbook.in
- Address：5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone：+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Danger
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
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/...
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
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.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Tetrahydrofuran
- Common names and synonyms: Tetrahydrofuran
- CAS number: 109-99-9
- EC number: 203-726-8
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
no data available
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
no data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol-resistant foam.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water in large amounts, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. 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.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fireproof. See Chemical Dangers. Store only if stabilized.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; 100 ppm as STEL; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans).MAK: 150 mg/m3, 50 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: C.EU-OEL: 150 mg/m3, 50 ppm as TWA; 300 mg/m3, 100 ppm as STEL; (skin)
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear safety spectacles.
Protective gloves.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state：
Colorless ether-like clear liquid
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Colour：
no data available
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Odour：
no data available
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Melting point/freezing point：
-108°C(lit.)
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range：
65-67°C(lit.)
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Flammability：
no data available
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit：
no data available
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Flash point：
-17°C
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Auto-ignition temperature：
610°F
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Decomposition temperature：
no data available
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pH：
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity：
no data available
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Solubility：
In water: miscible
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water：
no data available
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Vapour pressure：
<0.01 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
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Density and/or relative density：
0.889g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
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Relative vapour density：
2.5 (vs air)
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Particle characteristics：
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.The substance can form explosive peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases and some metal halides. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
no data available
Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: no data available
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance and the vapour are irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system at high levels. This may result in narcosis.
STOT-repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Aspiration hazard
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
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.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2056 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2056 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2056 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: TETRAHYDROFURAN (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: TETRAHYDROFURAN (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: TETRAHYDROFURAN (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
P-Cresol or hydroquinone are commonly used stabilizers.Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.