2-furoyl chloride

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

First-aid measures general : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Remove person to uncont

aminated area.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Obtain medical attention if breathing

difficulty persists.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Get medical advice/atte

ntion if you feel unwell.

First-aid measures after eye contact : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water

and seek medical advice.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mout

h. Get medical advice/attention.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed : Get medical advice and

attention if you feel unwell.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media : Bank fires with firefighting foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Powder.

Fire hazard : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present. carbon oxides (CO and CO2), chlor

ine.

Precautionary measures fire : Evacuate the danger area. Do not breathe fumes from fires or vapours from

decomposition.

Firefighting instructions : Fight fire from safe distance and protected location.

Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respir

atory protection. Selfcontained breathing apparatus.

Other information : Large amounts of the product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses

or be deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters.

Accidental release measures

General measures : Ventilate area. Contain the spilled material by bunding.

Emergency procedures : Evacuate area.

Protective equipment : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye or face protection.

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

For containment : Take up liquid spill into inert absorbent material, e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite.

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spills and put it into appropriated container. Wash away remainder with

plenty of water.

Other information : Dispose of at authorized waste collection point.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with the REACH regulation

Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediate and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for

further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under Strictly Controlled Conditions

as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrange

ments including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in

accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each Manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected

Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

Additional hazards when processed : Vapour exhaust preferably at emission point.

Precautions for safe handling : Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Handle carefully. Avoid all unn

ecessary exposure. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapour or spray. Use personal protective equipment as

required.

Hygiene measures : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Do no eat, drink or smoke when

using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with soap and water before leaving work.

Storage conditions : Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from moisture. Store in tightly closed

containers.

Heat-ignition : Keep away from heat.

Special rules on packaging : Store in tightly closed packings.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1760

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2-furoyl chloride

Language:

French

Labels:

8

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

1760

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2-furoyl chloride

Language:

French

Labels:

8

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1760

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2-furoyl chloride

Labels:

8

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1760

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

2-furoyl chloride

Labels:

8

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 851
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 1L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 855
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 30L
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with the REACH regulation

Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediate and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for

further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under Strictly Controlled Conditions

as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrange

ments including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in

accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each Manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected

Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves resistant to chemical penetration. Nitrile-rubber protective gloves,

(to European standard EN 374 or equivalent).

Eye protection : Wear tight fitting safety glasses or facial screen. Emergency eye wash fountains should

be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of repeated or prolonged exposure :

Impervious protective suit with gloves, boots, and full head and face protection must be worn.

Respiratory protection : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour. Where e

xcessive vapour may result, wear approved mask : gas mask with filter type A2B2.

Other information : Emergency safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any

potential exposure. (to European standard EN 15154 or equivalent).

Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity : Stable under normal conditions of use.

Hazardous decomposition products : Carbon oxides, chlorine.

Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents.

Conditions to avoid : Excessive heat.

Disposal considerations

General : Avoid release in the environment. Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or

special waste collection point. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/ national regulations.

Disposal method : Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or

special waste collection point.

Special precautions : When not empty dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special

waste collection point.