Product ID:1-QA600
MSDS Date:10/29/1985
FSC:4933
NIIN:00F007669
MSDS Number: BBYNH

BLH ELECTRONICS

75 SHAWMUT ROAD
CANTON, MA 02021

Emergency Phone: (617) 821-2000

Info Phone: (617) 821-2000

Preparer: MR. VENNARD

Cage: 03089

BLH ELECTRONICS INC

CANTON, MA 02021-9111 US

Telephone: 617-821-2000

Cage: 03089

TETRAHYDROFURAN (SARA III)

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

Fraction By Weight: 78%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/250 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/250STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. LIVER & KIDNEY INJURY
HAS BEEN REPORTED IN ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. LIVER & KIDNEY INJURY HAS BEEN
REPORTED IN ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: WASH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER & CALL
PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED. CALL PHYSICIAN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF NOT
AVAILABLE, IN DUCE VOMITING (CONSCIOUS PATIENT ONLY).

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:6F
Lower Limits:2.3%
Upper Limits:11.8%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY
FROM EXPOSURES & DILUTE SPILLS TO NON FLAMMABLE MIXTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PEROXIDE EXPLOSIONS HAVE OCCURED. FIRE
HAZARD: DANGEROUS VIA HEAT, OXIDIZERS, FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER. EVAPORATE IN A HOOD.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DARK, & WELL
VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT. OUTSIDE STORAGE IS
PREFERRABLE.

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR MASK OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED IF REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:151F
Vapor Pres:176
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.89
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1) >1
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID. ETHERAL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:PEROXIDE FORMATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:REVIEW ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS
CONCERNING HEALTH & POLLUTION TO DETERMINE APPROVED DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.