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| Furfuryl alcohol | CAS 98-00-0 | ||
| C5H6O2 | RTECS LU9100000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Furylmethanol, 2-Hydroxymethylfuran |
DOT ID & Guide 2874 153 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) ST 15 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL�: TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3) | |||
| 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.] |
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MW: 98.1 |
BP: 338°F |
FRZ: 6°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP(77°F): 0.6 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.13 |
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Fl.P: 149°F |
UEL: 16.3% |
LEL: 1.8% |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140�F and below 200�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers & acids [Note: Contact with organic acids may lead to polymerization.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2505 |
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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 |
First Aid (See procedures) 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 | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, mucous membrane; dizziness; nausea, diarrhea; diuresis; respiratory, body temperature depression; vomiting; dermatitis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |