Product ID:TETRAHYDROFURAN,9441
MSDS Date:10/03/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-982-8496
MSDS Number: BMBWN

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 201 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

TETRAHYDROFURAN

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

Fraction By Weight: 90- 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/250 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM; 8990

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALE:VAPORS MAY CAUSE
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS & LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS.EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION &
DRYNESS. ORAL: MAY BE HARMFUL. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, LI VER AND/OR
KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:VAPORS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIZZINESS & LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION & DRYNESS. CHRONIC: DERMATITIS, LIVER AND/OR
KIDNEY DAMAGE. MAY BE H ARMFUL IF INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALE: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. ORAL: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE
VOMITING . CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:6F,-14C
Lower Limits:2.3
Upper Limits:11.8
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE BUT USE TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO
DISTANCE IGNITION SOURCE & FLASH BACK. MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES
WHEN HEATED. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ELIMINATE SOURCES OF
IGNITION.VENTILATE THE AREA.STOP LEAK IF POSSIBLE.CONTAIN THE
SPILL.COVER WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS NEEDED.COLLECT THE SPILLED
MATERIAL USING NON-SPARK ING TOOLS.PLACE IN DOT APPROVED METAL
CONTAINERS.
Neutralizing Agent:J.T. BAKER SOLUSORB SOLVENT ADSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED
FOR SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM LIGHT.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE IS RED. BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS
WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE
CAUTION WHEN OPENING CAP. DO NOT USE AFTER EXPIRATION DATE. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYE AN D SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MISTS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH (NIOSH) OR MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA)
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE WHEN PER MISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING. USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:151F/67C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-164F,-109C
Vapor Pres:145
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:14.5 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE(100%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ETHER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME, LIGHT, AIR, SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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