Product ID:T1222, TETRAHYDROFURAN
MSDS Date:03/05/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-311-2543
MSDS Number: BRJMC

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

Preparer: STRATEGIC SERVICES DIV

Cage: EO303

SILFEN LEO INC, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL DIV

ARMONK, NY 10504-1710 US

Telephone: 800-431-1075

Cage: 1GJ71

TETRAHYDROFURAN (SARA III)

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/250STEL;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) = 1650 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID &
VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN,
EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
CHRONIC-REPEATED OR HIGH EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE KIDNEY OR LIVER
DAMAGE, OR LUNG INJURY. PROLONGED &/OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY
CAUSE DRYNESS, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE NTP REPORT ON TETRAHYDROFURAN FOR
DETAILS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALAED:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, CNS
DEPRESSION (ANSETHETIC), COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING.
SKIN:IRRITATION, REDNESS, ITCHING, PAIN. EYE:IRRITATION, REDNESS,
PAIN. INGESTED:NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIA RRHEA, G/I IRRITATION.
INHALATION OR INGESTION MAY CAUSE LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS, IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OR TETRAHYDROFURAN.

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
EXPOSURE. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:IMMEDIATELY
INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL & IMMEDIATELY CALL
PHYSICIAN OR POISON CENTER. NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:7F,-14C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:320C
Lower Limits:2.0
Upper Limits:11.8
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL. USE WATER SPRAY
TO KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
MAY EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH OXIDZIERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT. USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS. COLLECT LIQUID IN CONTAINERS OR ABSORB ON INERT
MATERIAL & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DARK GLASS OR STEEL
CONTAINERS. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY,
WELL VENTILATED LOCATION AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
STORAGE AREA (PREFERRED:OUTSIDE). KEEP AWAY FROM ALL IGNITION
SOURCES. BOND/GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID. DO NOT
CUT, GRIND, WELD, ETC CON TAINERS; EVEN "EMPTY" ONES.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS DO NOT MAINTAIN AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RECOMMENDED LIMITS, AN APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
RESPIRATOR MUST BE WORN. IF RESPIRATORS ARE USED, COMPLY W/OSHA
STANDARD 29CFR1910.1 34
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR USE LOCAL EXHAUST
TO KEEP EXPOSURE Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER IN WORK
AREA. IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRONS OR COVERALLS TO PROTECT AGAINST
SPLASHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REPORT SPILLS I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
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:CA. 7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:8.0 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS MOBILE LIQUID, ETHER ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS VIOLENTLY W/AIR ON STANDING. STRONG OXIDIZERS, LIALH2, KOH. WILL
ATTACK SOME FORMS OF PLASTICS, RUBBERS, COATINGS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, SOURCES OF IGNITION, LIGHT,
AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MAY OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVER OR RECYCLE IF POSSIBLE. SEND REMAINDER
TO RCRA WASTE FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR CONTAMINATION MAY CHANGE
WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS. LOCAL OR STATE REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER
FROM FEDERAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS. HANDLE I/A/W ALL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGS.

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