| Agent Name |
Furan |
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| CAS Number |
110-00-9 |
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| Formula |
C4-H4-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1,4-Epoxy-1,3-butadiene; Axole; Divinylene oxide; Furfuran; Oxacyclopentadiene; Oxole; Tetrole; UN2389; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an ethereal odor; darkens on exposure to light and air; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Animals inhaling lethal concentrations have CNS depression and acute pulmonary edema. [ChemIDplus] May cause liver damage; Corrosive to the mouth and GI tract in toxicology studies; [HSDB] Can burn the skin and eyes; [NJ-HSFS] Furan is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
600 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 3,398 ppm/1H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FURAN
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