Document ID (ISN) | 59287 |
CIS number |
92-1798 |
Year |
1991 |
Convention or series no. |
IPCS ICSC 4-0276
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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 Province | European Union; WHO |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes Occupational exposure limits
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