Furan

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eye contact :

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower

eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10

minutes. Get medical attention.

Inhalation :

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If

it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate

mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular

or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained

personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician.

If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband.

Skin contact :

Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and

shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or

wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash

clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

Ingestion :

Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air

and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been

swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to

drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not

induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs,

the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical

attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. Never give anything by

mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get

medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such

as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Protection of first-aiders :

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is

suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask

or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing

aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly

with water before removing it, or wear gloves.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Potential acute health effects

Eye contact :

Causes serious eye irritation.

Inhalation :

Toxic if inhaled.

Skin contact :

Causes skin irritation.

Ingestion :

Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.

Over-exposure signs/symptoms

Eye contact :

Adverse symptoms may include the following:

pain or irritation

watering

redness

Inhalation :

No specific data.

Skin contact :

Adverse symptoms may include the following:

irritation

redness

Ingestion :

No specific data.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to physician :

Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large

quantities have been ingested or inhaled.

Specific treatments : No specific treatment.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazards from the substance or mixture :

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase

will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. The

vapour/gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground. Vapours may

accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of

ignition and flash back. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. This

material is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Fire water contaminated

with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any

waterway, sewer or drain. May form explosive peroxides.

Hazardous combustion products:

Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide

Advice for firefighters

Special precautions for fire-fighters :

Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if

there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable

training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water

spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters :

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained

breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure

mode. Clothing for fire-fighters (including helmets, protective boots and gloves)

conforming to European standard EN 469 will provide a basic level of protection for

chemical incidents.

Accidental release measures

For non-emergency personnel:

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from

entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Shut off all ignition sources.

No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Do not breathe vapour or mist.

Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is

inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

For emergency responders:

If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any

information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the

information in "For non-emergency personnel".

Environmental precautions

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains

and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental

pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful

to the environment if released in large quantities.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop

up if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry

material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Use spark-proof tools

and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large spill

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach the release

from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined

areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows.

Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand,

earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal

according to local regulations (see section 13). Use spark-proof tools and explosionproof

equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

Handling and storage

Protective measures

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Avoid exposure -

obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions

have been read and understood. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not

breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Use only

with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is

inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately

ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a

compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away from

heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical

(ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use only non-sparking tools.

Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. Empty containers

retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.

Advice on general occupational hygiene:

Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is

handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before

eating, drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective

equipment before entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional

information on hygiene measures.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved

area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and wellventilated

area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and

drink. Store locked up. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing

materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers

that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent

leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to

avoid environmental contamination. Incompatible with plastics.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN2389

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FURAN

Chemical name:

FURAN

Language:

English

Labels:

flammable

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Hazard identification
number
33
Limited quantity
0
Tunnel code
(D/E)

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN2389

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FURAN

Chemical name:

FURAN

Language:

English

Labels:

flammable

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

environmental hazard: yes

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2389

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FURAN

Chemical name:

FURAN

Labels:

flammable

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN2389

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FURAN

Chemical name:

FURAN

Labels:

flammable

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Quantity limitation:
Forbidden
Packaging
instructions: Forbidden

Cargo Aircraft Only
Quantity limitation:
Forbidden
Packaging
instructions: Forbidden
Limited Quantities -

Passenger Aircraft
Quantity limitation:
Forbidden
Packaging
instructions: Forbidden

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust

ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne

contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls

also need to keep gas, vapour or dust concentrations below any lower explosive

limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

2. Organisational protection measures

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure

they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some

cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process

equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

3. Hand protection

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should

be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates

this is necessary.

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before

eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.

Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.

Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and

safety showers are close to the workstation location.

4. Feet protection

Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be

selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be

approved by a specialist before handling this product.

5. Body protection

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task

being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist

before handling this product.

6. Eye protection

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk

assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,

gases or dusts.

7. Respiratory protection

Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved

standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must

be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and

the safe working limits of the selected respirator. Recommended: organic vapour

filter (Type AX)

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients

Chemical stability

The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions or instability may occur under certain conditions of storage or use.

Conditions may include the following:

extended storage

Reactions may include the following:

formation of explosive peroxides

Conditions to avoid

Air and light-sensitive. Keep away from heat. Avoid all possible sources of ignition

(spark or flame). Do not pressurise, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose

containers to heat or sources of ignition. Do not allow vapor to accumulate in low or

confined areas.

Incompatible materials

Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials and acids.

Incompatible with plastics.

Hazardous decomposition products

May form explosive peroxides.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Methods of disposal

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.

Significant quantities of waste product residues should not be disposed of via the

foul sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. Dispose of surplus

and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of

this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the

requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any

regional local authority requirements.

Hazardous waste

Yes.

Waste material code (Flanders): 001, 015, 034, 035, 045

Waste code (Germany): 53103

KGA (the Netherlands): category 06

European waste catalogue (EWC)

Waste code Waste designation

07 04 04* other organic solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors

Packaging

Methods of disposal

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste

packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered

when recycling is not feasible.

European waste catalogue (EWC)

15 01 10* packaging containing residues of or contaminated by

dangerous substances

Special precautions

This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be

taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.

Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Vapor from product

residues may create a highly flammable or explosive atmosphere inside the

container. Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they have been cleaned

thoroughly internally. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with

soil, waterways, drains and sewers.