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Document ID (ISN)59287
CIS number 92-1798
Year 1991
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 4-0276
Title Furfural
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1991. 2p.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short term exposure effects: skin absorption; corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Long term exposure effects: dermatitis; liquid defats the skin; may affect liver and kidneys.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; ILO; IPCS; furfural; WHO; European Communities; UNEP
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; pulmonary oedema; fire hazards; skin absorption; caustic substances; renal diseases; dermatitis; hepatic diseases; explosion hazards; storage; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; health hazards; data sheet; UN
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Aldehydes
Occupational exposure limits