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Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol
EC / List no.: 202-625-6
CAS no.: 97-99-4
Mol. formula: C5H10O2
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP06) approved by the European Union, this substance may damage the unborn child and is suspected of damaging fertility and causes serious eye irritation.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may damage fertility or the unborn child.
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Toxic to Reproduction |
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing and at industrial sites.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
plant protection products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
plant protection products,
adhesives and sealants,
fertilisers,
pH regulators and water treatment products and
laboratory chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
health services and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
wood and wood products,
pulp, paper and paper products,
rubber products,
plastic products and
furniture.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants,
fertilisers,
plant protection products and
washing & cleaning products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
adhesives and sealants,
pH regulators and water treatment products and
washing & cleaning products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development and
health services.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
wood and wood products,
rubber products,
plastic products,
furniture and
pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
in the production of articles and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 16/12/2023