Product ID:TETRAHYDROFURAN
MSDS Date:03/05/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-368-5011
MSDS Number: BDXGJ

MALLINKRODT-BAKER (FORMALLY J.T. BAKER COMPANY)

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501

Info Phone: 800-582-2537 EXT 6501

Cage: EO303

PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC

RICHMOND, VA 23222 US

Telephone: 264-5535

Cage: 0YED2

TETRAHYDROFURAN (SARA III)

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

Fraction By Weight: 90- 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/250 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/250STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INTRAPERITONEAL RAT LD50 = 2900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYES/SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION &
BURN.SKIN
ABSORPTION:DERMATITIS.INHALATION:HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS
,NARCOSIS,RESPIRATORY FAILURE,LOW BLOOD PRESSURE,CNS
DEPRESSION,COUGHING,DIFFICULT BREA
THING.INGESTION:NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS,GI
IRRITATION.CHRONIC-KIDNEY & LIVER DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION. TARGET ORGANS:
EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CNS, LIVER, KIDNEY
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DISEASE

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE
OXYGEN/CPR IF NECESSARY.EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.IF CONS CIOUS,GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:7F,-14C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:610F
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:11.8
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE. WATER
MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT IS NOT RISKY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON MONOXIDE AND DIOXIDE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES.STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN
DO WITHOUT RISK.TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLAC E INTO CONTAINER.FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT GIVEN

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL
VENTILATED,FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA.KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF
LIGHT.STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED (FLAMMABLE).
Other Precautions:WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS
TIGHTLY CLOSED.BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSPORTING
LIQUID.USE CAUTION WHEN OPENING CAP.DO NOT USE AFTER EXPIRATION
DATE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITION EXISTS.IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS UP TO 1000 PPM, A
CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC CARTRIDGE IS
RECOMMENDED.ABOVE THAT,A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS
ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING OR
SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:151F,66C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-162F,-108C
Vapor Pres:129
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.88
pH:7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:8.0 (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,STRONG ALKALIES,STRONG OXIDIZER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION,LIGHT , AIR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE
AND DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
WASTE NUMBER :U213 (TOXIC WASTE)

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