Furfuryl alcohol |
Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Furylmethanol, 2-Hydroxymethylfuran |
CAS No. 98-00-0 |
RTECS No. LU9100000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2874 153 |
FormulaC5H6O2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.01 mg/m3 |
IDLH 75 ppm
See: 98000 |
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) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2505
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless to amber liquid with a faint, burning odor. [Note: Darkens on exposure to light.] |
MW: 98.1 |
BP: 338°F |
FRZ: 6°F |
Sol: Miscible |
VP(77°F): 0.6 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.13 |
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. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers & acids [Note: Contact with organic acids may lead to polymerization.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, mucous membrane; dizziness; nausea, diarrhea; diuresis; resp, body temperature depression; vomiting; dermatitis |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
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 |
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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0794 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0111 |
