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Furfuryl alcohol |
CAS 98-00-0 |
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C5H6O2
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RTECS LU9100000 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Furylmethanol, 2-Hydroxymethylfuran |
DOT ID & Guide
2874 153 |
Exposure
Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3)
ST 15 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] |
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3)
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IDLH 75 ppm |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.01 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to amber liquid with a faint, burning odor. [Note:
Darkens on exposure to light.] |
MW: 98.1
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BP: 338°F
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FRZ: 6°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP(77°F): 0.6 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.13
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Fl.P: 149°F
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UEL: 16.3%
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LEL: 1.8%
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or
above 140°F and below 200°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers & acids [Note: Contact with organic acids may lead to
polymerization.] |
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Quick drench
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First Aid
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations NIOSH
Up to 75 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge
respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying,
full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or
back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying
respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air
respirator*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a
full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH
conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing
apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand
or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air
respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand
or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained
positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece
respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted
organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained
breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin
absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
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Symptoms Irritation eyes, mucous
membrane; dizziness; nausea, diarrhea; diuresis; respiratory, body
temperature depression; vomiting; dermatitis |
Target Organs Eyes, skin,
respiratory system, central nervous system
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