Furfuryl alcohol

GHS

General Information

Implementation:

EU

Remarks:

Classification is based on the 1st ATP EC no 1272/2008 date 01.12.2010 = translation of 31st ATP 67/548/EEC.
In accordance with Annex VI, classification under CLP should be at minimum Category 4 for oral and dermal exposure (H302 and H312) and Category 3 for inhalation exposure (H331).
However, based on the available LD(C)50 data reviewed in this dossier, furfuryl alcohol warrants classification under Category 3 for acute exposure via the oral and dermal routes (as Toxic if swallowed H301 and Toxic in contact with skin H311). For inhalation LC50 values of 1.17 mg/L (aerosol) and 1.35 mg/L (vapour) were obtained. These concentrations are close to the Saturated Vapour Concentration (SVC) of 2.1 mg/L at 20C. The criteria for classification state "An LC50 well below the SVC will be considered for classification according to the criteria for vapours: whereas an LC50 close to or above the SVC will be considered for classification according to the criteria for mists (see also OECD GD 39)".Furfuryl alcohol must be classified according to the criteria for mists. Therefore furfuryl alcohol warrants classification under Category 4 for acute inhalation toxicity, H332 Harmful if inhaled. However, in accordance with the minimum legal classification of Annex VI, classification should be at minimum Category 3 for inhalation exposure. Therefore, the applicable classification is Acute Inhalation Category 3, H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Skin irritation H315 is also warranted

Related composition

Related composition:

Furfuryl alcohol

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H301: Toxic if swallowed.

Acute toxicity - dermal

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H311: Toxic in contact with skin.

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H331: Toxic if inhaled.

Skin corrosion / irritation

Hazard category:

Skin Irrit. 2

Hazard statement:

H315: Causes skin irritation.

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Irrit. 2

Hazard statement:

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reproductive toxicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Carcinogenicity

Hazard category:

Carc. 2

Hazard statement:

H351: Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.

Route of exposure:

inhalation

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Hazard category:

STOT Single Exp. 3

Hazard statement:

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Affected organs:

other: Respiratory - nasal tissue

Route of exposure:

inhalation

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Hazard category:

STOT Rep. Exp. 2

Hazard statement:

H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Affected organs:

other: Respiratory - nasal tissue

Route of exposure:

inhalation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS06: skull and crossbones

GHS08: health hazard

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed.

H331: Toxic if inhaled.

H311: Toxic in contact with skin.

H315: Causes skin irritation.

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

H351: Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.

H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Inhalation (respiratory tract)

Precautionary statements

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

P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

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.

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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