BENZOFURAN | ICSC: 0388 (July 2002) |
2,3-Benzofuran Coumarone |
CAS #: 271-89-6 |
UN #: 1993 |
EC Number: 205-982-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Flammable. Above 56°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 56°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. | Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | See Effects of long-term or repeated exposure. | ||
Skin | |||
Eyes | |||
Ingestion |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Well closed. Cool. | |
PACKAGING | |
BENZOFURAN | ICSC: 0388 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C8H6O |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. |
NOTES |
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Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C. Do NOT take working clothes home. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Benzofuran (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 63, 1995)