Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Furan (stabilized with BHT)
- Product Code
- F0074
- Chemical Name
- Furan
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
- EC Number
- 203-727-3 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
Use as laboratory reagent
Manufacturers & Suppliers
TCI EUROPE N.V.
manufacturer
Boereveldseweg 6 - Haven 1063, B-2070 Zwijndrecht, Belgium
+32 (0)3 735 07 00
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
+44 844 892 0111
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furan EC: 203-727-3 | 110-00-9 | 90 - 100% | No |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. If on skin, rinse well with water. Get medical advice/ attention.
Rinse with plenty of water. If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn. Get medical advice/ attention.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Dry powder, Foam, Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2)
No information available.
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Remove undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do so.
Firefighter Protection
Use personal protective equipment.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Prevent product from entering drains.
Collect as much of the spill as possible with a suitable absorbent material.
Materials: suitable absorbent material
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not subject to grinding, shock or friction. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Confirm in advance if peroxides exist when operations involving heating such as distillation are carried out.
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and shaded area. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Use explosion-proof equipment. Store locked up.
Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Impervious gloves
Safety glasses, Safety goggles, Face-shield
Gas mask, Self-contained breathing apparatus
Impervious protective clothing
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Polymerization may occur under the influences of heat, light or on contact with polymerization initiators such as peroxides etc.
No data available
Reacts with air to form peroxides.
Heat, Electrical spark, Open flame, Electrostatic discharge, Exposure to air., Exposure to light.
Oxidizing agents,
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
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Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
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Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 2389
- Shipping Name
- FURAN
- Transport Class
- 3
- Packing Group
- I
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Furan (stabilized with BHT)?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Furan (stabilized with BHT)?
Furan (stabilized with BHT) is a liquid with colourless - yellow color. It has no data available odor.
What is the solubility of Furan (stabilized with BHT)?
very slightly soluble (water), very soluble (ether, alcohol)
What is Furan (stabilized with BHT) used for?
Use as laboratory reagent
What are the hazard statements for Furan (stabilized with BHT)?
This substance has 8 hazard statements:
- H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350: May cause cancer.
- H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What is the melting point of Furan (stabilized with BHT)?
The melting point is -84 °C and the boiling point is 31 °C.