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Furan

CAS 110-00-9 · EC 203-727-3

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What it is + why it's regulated

Furan is a chemical substance that appears as a colorless liquid with a strong, ether-like smell. It is used mainly in the production of other chemicals, such as resins and solvents, and can also be found in some industrial processes. Furan is regulated by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH regulation because it is classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). This means it has properties that may cause serious harm to human health or the environment. Specifically, furan is listed on the ECHA Candidate List due to its potential to cause cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies furan as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on studies in animals. Because of these risks, ECHA requires companies to manage and communicate the presence of furan in products to protect people and the environment. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: ECHA Candidate List of SVHC (REACH) - https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

Authoritative source

Issuing body: EU REACH SVHC Candidate List
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

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What this is NOT

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