Material Safety Data Sheet
5-fluorobenzofuran     

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 5-fluorobenzofuran 
Catalog Numbers: SC-50665

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#24410-59-1
Chemical Name: 5-fluorobenzofuran   
Percent  95%
EINECS/ELINCS:

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Eye irritation (Category 2)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
3.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram  
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard Statements None
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended
Hazard symbol(s)   
R-phrase(s)
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S-phrase(s)
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
3.3 Other hazards None 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into suitable disposalcontainer. Avoid generating dusty conditions. 

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin.
Storage: Storage temperature: 2 - 4 °C and Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.  

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Eye protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin and body protection
impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: oil liquid
Color: yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available. 
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.  
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Water Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C8H5FO
Molecular Weight: 136.123

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: This product is relatively unstable under normal temperature.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous combustion or Decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available

Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Additional Information: RTECS: Not available
 
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. 

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability: no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil: no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this
material.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product. 

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -                     IMDG: -                                                  IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -                   IMDG: -                                                    IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group 
ADR/RID: -                   IMDG: -                                                     IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                IMDG Marine Pollutant: no                       IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture: Not available.
Chemical Safety Assessment: Not available.

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities
from the use of this product or information contained herein.