Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 202-626-1 | CAS number: 98-00-0
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures:
Inhalation: Fresh air, rest and call a doctor if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes, rinse skin with water or shower.
Eye contact: First rinse with plenty of water (remove lenses if possible). If eye irritation persists: get medical advice.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, and call a doctor if you feel unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Acute and delayed symptoms and effects
Respiratory irritation (nose and upper respiratory tract) and eye/skin irritation.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Not applicable.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Alcohol-resistant foam, water, powder, carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance
Fatal by inhalation. Combustible.
In case of fire toxic gases are formed (carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide).
Advice for firefighters
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
In case of fire: keep containers cool by spraying with water.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ventilation.
Gloves, boots.
Filter respirator for organic vapours (filter type A), safety goggles.
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into sewer, surface water or soil.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Take up small amounts spilled product with an inert absorbent. Dispose of as hazardous waste.
Dam spilled substance in and carefully remove with special vacuum cleaner; recycle if possible. Wash away remainder with water. Flush water into sewage.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Use only in well ventilated areas.
No open flames and no smoking.
Above 65 ˚C closed system.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a dark area.
Separated from oxidants and strong acids.
Specific end use(s)
If used in food: comply with food safety regulation (HACCP).
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 2874
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FURFURYL ALCOHOL
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- Risk label(s) 6.1
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 2874
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 2874
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- FURFURYL ALCOHOL
- Labels:
- Risk label(s) 6.1
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 2874
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Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- Special precautions for user:
Land transport (ADR/RID)
Warning board: ADR/RID: Kemmler- number 60, UN number 2874
Hazard label: 6.1
Limited quantities: 5 L
EQ: E1
Contaminated packaging: Instructions: P001 IBC03 LP01 R001
Special provisions for packing together: MP19
Portable tanks: Instructions T4
Portable tanks: Special provisions: TP1
Tank coding: L4BH
Tunnel restriction code: E
Sea transport (IMDG)
EmS: F-A, S-A ,
Limited quantities: 5 L
EQ: E1
Contaminated packaging: Instructions: P001
IBC: Instructions: IBC03
Tank instructions: UN: T4
Tank instructions: Provisions: TP1
Air transport (IATA)
Hazard: Toxic
EQ: E1
Passenger Ltd Qty.: Y611
Cargo 618
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Ship type required 3
Pollution category Y
Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters
Limit values
Country 8 hours (TWA) Short term (15 min.) Notation
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
Austria 20 5 skin
Belgium 41 10 61 (TWA) 15 (TWA) skin
Czech Republic 20 5 40 10 C (40 mg/ m3), skin
Denmark 20 5 n.d. skin
Finland 8,1 2 41 10
France 40 10 n.d.
Germany 41 10 41 (TWA) 10 (TWA) skin
Italy 20 5 61 15 skin
Netherlands n.d.(previous 20 mg/m3) 41
Norway 20 5 n.d. skin
Poland 30 7,5 60 15
Portugal 40 10 60 15 skin
Slovakia 41 10 n.d. C (41 mg/ m3), skin
Slovenia 41 10 n.d. skin
Spain 20 5 61 (TWA) 15 (TWA) skin
Sweden 20 5 40 (TWA) 10 (TWA) skin
Switzerland 40 10 40 (TWA) 10 (TWA) skin
United Kingdom n.d.(previous 20 mg/m3) n.d.(previous 61 mg/m3)
n.d. not determined
The exposure limits may be exceeded before the odour is perceived.
Stability and reactivity
Disposal considerations
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