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Document ID (ISN)55794
CIS number 91-402
Year 1991
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique n°42-1991
Title Tetrahydrofuran
Original title Tétrahydrofuranne [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1991. 4p. 36 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Exposure limits (France, 1987): TWA exposure value = 590mg/m3. Short term effects: irritation of eyes and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (drunkenness); erythema. Long term effects: dermatitis. EC identification numbers and mandatory labelling codes: No. 601-021-003; F, Xn: R11-20; S16-25-29-33.
Descriptors (primary) tetrahydrofuran; France; threshold limit values
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; irritants; European Communities; fire hazards; dermatitis; data sheet; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; first aid; personal protective equipment; organic solvents
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Heterocyclic compounds