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Document ID (ISN)47941
CIS number 87-414
Year 1987
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.40-1987
Title Furfural
Original title 2-Furaldéhyde [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1987. 4p. 28 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Toxic effects: irritation of the mucous membranes; dermatitis; allergic asthma; sensitisation. Exposure limit: France (1982), Ceiling limit = 8mg/m3.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; furfural; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; irritants; fire hazards; toxicology; allergic asthma; sensitizers; data sheet; labelling; waste disposal; personal protective equipment; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; explosion hazards
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Aldehydes