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Identification
- Name:
- benzofuran
- Synonyms:
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- benzofuran
- CAS:
- 271-89-6
- EC/EINECS:
- 205-982-6
- Molecular Formula:
- C8-H6-O
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0388
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.