FURFURYL ALCOHOL
SYNONYMS:
ALCOHOL
FURFURILICO (Spanish); ALCOOL FURFURYLIQUE (French); EEC No. 603- 018-00-2;
EINECS No. 202-626-1; 2- FURANCARBINOL; 2-FURANMETHANOL; FURFURAL ALCOHOL;
FURFURALCOHOL; F U R F U R Y L A L K O H O L ( G e rma n ) ; FURYLALCOHOL;
2-FURYLCARBINOL; 2- HYDROXYMETHYLFURAN; MICROPOSIT REMOVER 1112A; NCI-C56224;
QO FURFURYL ALCOHOL (FA)
IDENTIFICATION:
CAS:
98-00-0
DOT ID:
UN2874
Hazard Class or Division:
6.1 (POISONOUS/TOXIC MATERIALS)
ERG Guide:
153
Formula:
C5H6O2
RTECS No:
LU9100000
Properties:
Combustible
liquid. Colorless to amber. Mild irritating odor. Mixes with water.
Uses:
Solvent;
liquid propellant; in corrosive-resistant sealants, cements; in foundry cores.
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
• IDLH:
75
ppm
• Odor threshold:
8 ppm
•
OSHA Table Z-1 Air Contaminant
• NIOSH Criteria Document
: NIOSH 79-133
•
Chemical protective clothing is recommended because vapor and liquid can be
dermally absorbed and may contribute to systemic toxicity. A lacrimator.
Irritates the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. High levels of exposure causes
drowsiness and loss of consciousness. Chronic exposure causes defatting of the
skin. May affect the central nervous system. Prolonged or repeated exposure may
cause headache, nausea, and irritation of eyes, mouth and stomach; possible
dermatitis and skin rash.
Exposure Limits:
•
ACGIH TLV: 10 ppm TWA; 15 ppm STEL (skin)
•
OSHA PEL: 50 ppm/200 mg/m3 TWA (skin)
•
NIOSH REL: 10 ppm/40 mg/m3 TWA; 15 ppm/60 mg/m3 STEL (skin)
•
DFG MAK: 10 ppm/41 mg/m3
Respirator:
75
ppm:
CCROV [any chemical
cartridge without organic vapor cartridge(s)] GMFOV[any airpurifying,
full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted
acid gas canister] PAPROV [any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic
vapor cartridge(s)] SA (any supplied-air respirator) SCBAF (any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece).
Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentrations
or IDLH Conditions
SCBAF:PD,PP
(any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is
operated in a pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode) SAF:PD,PP:ASCBA
(any suppliedair 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 breathing apparatus operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode).
Escape:
GMFOV
[any airpurifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style,
front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister] SCBAE (any appropriate
escape-type, selfcontained breathing apparatus).
Note
: Substance reported to cause eye irritation
or damage; may require eye protection.
Reactivity:
Forms
explosive mixture with air. Strong acids (including some organic acids) or acid
catalysts may cause polymerization. Strong reaction with oxidizers and acids.
Incompatible with caustics, aliphatic amines, and isocyanates. Attacks some
plastics, coatings, and rubber.
FIRE INFORMATION
Hazard Classifications:
Health Hazard (Blue)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flammability (Red)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Reactivity (Yellow)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flash
Point: 167°F (75°C) (oc); 149°F (65°C) (cc)
Flammable
Limits in Air: LEL 1.8%; UEL 16.3%
Autoignition
Temperature: 915°F (491°C)
FIRST AID:
Move
victim to fresh air. Call emergency medical care. Apply artificial respiration
if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested
or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical
device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate
contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately
flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin
contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and
quiet. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) may be
delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s).
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
•
California LOL: MN
•
WHMIS, Ingredients Disclosure List (Canada): 1%