Product ID:TETRAHYDROFURAN
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-311-2543
MSDS Number: BPZWM

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS, KY 40361-0315
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 1BF21

MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV

M PARIS, KY 40361-0315 US

Telephone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 1BF21

TETRAHYDROFURAN (SARA III)

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/250 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/250STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LDLO ORAL RAT=3000MG/KG;PEL=200PPM(TWA)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and
Chronic:INHAL:ANETHETIC,IRRITANT.INGEST:IRRITATING TO THE MUCOUS
MEMBRANES.MAY CAN LIVER OR KIDNEY
DAMAGE.SKIN:IRRITANT.EYES:IRRITANT. CHRONIC-NO DATA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:RTECS(92-3) CITES MUTAGENIC STUDIES.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:HEADACHE,IRRITATION OF THE NOSE AND
THRAOT,DIZZINESS.INGEST:SORE THROAT AND ABDOMINAL PAIN.SKIN:REDENSS
AND PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR EYE
PROBLEMS,IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTIONS.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.RESTORE OR ASSIST BREATHING IF
NEEDED.CALL PHYSICIAN.INGEST:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP.IF NOT
AVAILABLE(AND CONSCIOUS),GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER,INDUCE VOMITING
WITH FINGER DOW N THOAT(KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS).SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.EYES:FLUSH
WITH WATER,HOLDING LIDS OPENED.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:6F,-14C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:610F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.8
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.WATER SPRAY CAN
BE USED TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND A SCBA IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIVE ORGANIC PEROXIDES FORM FROM
AGING OR LIGHT.VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES ALONG THE FLOOR AND FLASH
BACK TO THE IGNITION SOURCE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND RESPIRATOR.USE NON-SPARKING
EQUIPMENT.ADBSORB LIQUID WITH VERMICULITE,DRY SAND...PLACE IN AN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED,AWAY FROM
LIGHT,HEAT AND OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:1-FULL FACEPIECE WITH CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR.2-SCBA WITH FULL FACEPIECE OR AIR-LINED HOOD.
Ventilation:LOCAL(PREFERRED,BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL THE EMISION OF
CONTAMINANTS) AND/OR GENERAL(MECHANICAL) EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND/OR SPLASH SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS,APRON,COVERALLS.EYE WASH
STATION AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER SHOULD BE AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.WASH HANDS.KEEP FOOD
OUT OF THE WORK AREA.USE PRUDENT HYGENIC AND SANITARY PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:151F,66C
Vapor Pres:114MM 259F
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:14.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,MOBILE;COLORLESS;ETHER-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXYGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED;CONCENTRATION
OF PEROXIDES (BY DISTILLATION,EVAPORATION) CREATES EXPLOSION
HAZARD.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRRITATING AND TOXIC FUMES(EG. CARBON
MONOXIDE).

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT AS HAZARDOUS WASTE,LABEL AND DISPOSE OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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