Furfuryl alcohol
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CAS
98-00-0
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C5H6O2
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RTECS
LU9100000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Furylmethanol, 2-Hydroxymethylfuran
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DOT ID & Guide
2874 153
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Exposure
Limits
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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
See: 98000
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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
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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.
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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
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
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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
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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
Important additional information about respirator selection
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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
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0794 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0111
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