TETRAHYDROFURAN For HPLC & Spectroscopy

TETRAHYDROFURAN For HPLC & Spectroscopy

Synonyms : THF; Butylene Oxide; Cyclotetramethylene oxide; 1,4-Epoxybutane

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : TETRAHYDROFURAN HPLC & SPECTROSCOPY
Catalogue No. : AL4493 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 109-99-9 EC Number : 203-726-8
Grade : EC Index Number : 603-025-00-0
Chemical Formula : C4H8O HSN Code : 29321100
Synonyms : THF
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids,
Category 2
H225
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation, Category 2
H319
Specific target organ H335
toxicity Single
exposure, Category 3,
Respiratory tract irritation
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F; R11
Xi; R36/37
R19
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS02GHS02 GHS07GHS07
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition
sources. No smoking.
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : TETRAHYDROFURAN FOR HPLC & SPECTROSCOPY
CAS No. : 109-99-9
EC Index No. : 603-025-00-0
EC No. : 203-726-8
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. Heat may build pressure,
rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries.
May form explosive peroxides.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No open
flames. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Collect spillage.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable. Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only non-sparking tools. Do not breathe vapours. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Storage conditions : Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.
Incompatible products : Oxidizing agent.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid Colour
Colour : Clear Colorless.
Odour : ether odor.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 7
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : -108 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 65 - 67 °C
Flash point : -17 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : 321 °C
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Vapour pressure : 190.7 hPa at 20°C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 2.5
Density : 0.88 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : May form explosive peroxides.
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : 0.018 - 0.118 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts vigorously with strong oxidizers and acids.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Heat. Sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agent.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases. May form explosive peroxides.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 7
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.
pH: 7
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : May cause respiratory irritation.
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Additional information : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable. Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 2056
UN-No. (IMDG) : 2056
UN-No. (IATA) : 2056
UN-No. (ADN) : 2056
UN-No. (RID) : 2056
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : TETRAHYDROFURAN
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : TETRAHYDROFURAN
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : TETRAHYDROFURAN
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : TETRAHYDROFURAN
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : TETRAHYDROFURAN
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 2056, TETRAHYDROFURAN, 3, II
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 2056, TETRAHYDROFURAN, 3, II
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 2056, TETRAHYDROFURAN, 3, II
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 2056, TETRAHYDROFURAN, 3, II
Transport document description (RID) : UN 2056, TETRAHYDROFURAN, 3, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : F1
Limited quantities (ADR) : 1l
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T4
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP1
Tank code (ADR) : LGBF
Vehicle for tank carriage : FL
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Special provisions for carriage - Operation
(ADR)
: S2, S20
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 33
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E
EAC code : •2YE
- Transport by sea
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-D
Stowage category (IMDG) : B
Flash point (IMDG) : below -18°C c.c.
Properties and observations (IMDG) : Colourless liquid with an ethereal odour. Flashpoint: below -18°C c.c. Explosive
limits: 1.5% to 12% Miscible with water.
MFAG-No : 127
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y341
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 1L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 353
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 364
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L
ERG code (IATA) : 3H
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : F1
Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2
Carriage permitted (ADN) : T
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EX, A
Ventilation (ADN) : VE01
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 1
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : F1
Limited quantities (RID) : 1L
Excepted quantities (RID) : E2
Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T4
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP1
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : LGBF
Transport category (RID) : 2
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE7
Hazard identification number (RID) : 33
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
TETRAHYDROFURAN FOR HPLC & SPECTROSCOPY is not on the REACH Candidate List
TETRAHYDROFURAN FOR HPLC & SPECTROSCOPY is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed
SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen-
Vruchtbaarheid
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling
: The substance is not listed
Denmark
Classification remarks : Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be
followed
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements:
Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2
STOT SE 3 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
R11 Highly flammable
R19 May form explosive peroxides
R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
F Highly flammable
Xi Irritant