| Document ID (ISN) | 63555 |
| CIS number |
94-1856 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
IPCS ICSC 8-0578
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| Title |
Tetrahydrofuran |
| Bibliographic information |
Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland, 1993. 2p. |
| Abstract |
International chemical safety card. Short term exposure effects: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); narcotic effects. Long term exposure effects: dermatitis; liquid defats the skin; may affect the liver and kidneys. Occupational exposure limits: TLV: 200ppm; 590mg/m3 (TWA) (ACGIH 1989-1990); PDK: 103mg/m3 (USSR 1967). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
tetrahydrofuran; threshold limit values; ILO; European Communities; UNEP; WHO; IPCS |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
neurotoxic effects; data sheet; irritants; UN; hepatic damage; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; renal damage; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; narcotic effects; health hazards; fire fighting |
| 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) |
Occupational exposure limits
Heterocyclic compounds
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