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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Tetrahydrofuran (Without Stabilizer)

by Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze GmbH

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Tetrahydrofuran (Without Stabilizer) is supplied by Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze GmbH under product code 000000020372. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 30 April 2017. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 30 Apr 2017
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: 000000020372
CAS Number: 109-99-9

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS02Flammable

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS08Health hazard

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
EUH019: May form explosive peroxides.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Tetrahydrofuran (Without Stabilizer) issued by Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze Gmbh on 30 April 2017 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across three levels: High, Medium and Low Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H351: Suspected of causing cancer

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood.

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour

210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking

P242 Use only non-sparking tools.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge

P235 Keep cool.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H319: Causes serious eye irritation

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

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

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P313 + P337 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention

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Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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