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Tetrahydrofuran

CAS 109-99-9 · C4H8O

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful

H-statements

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

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventIntermediateLaboratory chemicalsProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedAnti-adhesive/cohesiveFuel

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 200 ppm (590 mg/m3) ST 250 ppm (735 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 200 ppm (590 mg/m3) T
IDLH 2000 ppm [10%LEL]

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

TETRAHYDROFURAN · Oxolane · 109-99-9 · Furanidine · Furan, tetrahydro- · Tetramethylene oxide · Hydrofuran · Oxacyclopentane

Molecular weight

72.11 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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