Product ID:TX0280, THF,DIETHYLENE OXIDE, TETRAMETHYLENE OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/10/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046954
MSDS Number: BSKCD

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FURAN, TETRAHYDRO-; (TETRAHYDROFURAN) (SARA III)

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM; 250 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM; 250 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2816 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRIT TO EYES (CAUSING BLURRED
VISION) , SKIN, RESP TRACT (ANESTHETIC EFFECT, HEADACHE). MAY CAUSE
DAM TO NERVOUS AND RESP SYSTEMS, KIDNEYS AND LIVER. MAY CAUSE EYE
BURNS. CAUSES IRRIT TO NOSE A ND THROAT. TOXICOLOGICAL
FINDINGS:TESTSON LAB ANIMALS INDICATE MATL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE
MUTAGENIC EFTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS OR EYE
PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER OR KIDNEY FUNCTIONS.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
SKIN:IMMED FLUSH THORO WITH LG AMTS OF WATER. EYES:IMMED FLUSH
THORO WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIA L RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER
FREELY AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:6F,-14C
Lower Limits:2%
Upper Limits:11.8%
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE/DRY CHEM. USE WATER TO COOL
FIRE- EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND DISPERSE VAPORS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE & EXPLOSIVE HAZ. EXPLO
PEROXIDES MAY FORM AFTER LONG STORAGE/EXPOS TO AIR AND LIGHT. VAP
CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES TO IGNIT SOURCE & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER EXPOS/PERSONAL PROT. ELIMINATE ANY IGNIT
SOURCES UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOSION/FIRE
HAZ.CONTAIN RELEASE & EL IM ITS SOURCE, IF DONE W/OUT RISK.
(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR CLOSED. STORE IN COOL AREA
AWAY FROM IGNIT SOURCES & OXIDIZERS. CHECK PEROXIDE CONTENT BEFORE
HEATING MATL. DO NOT BREATHE VAP.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IN
THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:MATL SHOULD BE HANDLED/TRANSFERRED IN AN APPRVD FUME HOOD
OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVA OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORK GOGGLES (ING 2).
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THORO AFTER HNDLG. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIP SHOULD BE READILY AVAIL. DELUGE SHOWER .
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:TAKE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOS AS DESCRIBED UNDER
DISPOS. COMPLY W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGS ON REPORTING RELEASES
REFER TO REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR REPORTABLE QUANTITY & OTHE R
REGULATORY DATA. EM SCIENCE RECOMMENDS SPILL-X ABSORBENT AGENTS FOR
VARIOUS TYPES OF SPILLS.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-163F,-109C
Vapor Pres:114 @15C
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.888(H20=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:8.0 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ETHEREAL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, SODIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE, EXCESS OF STRONG CAUSTIC,
LITHIUM ALUMINUM HYDRIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT;CONTACT W/IGNIT SOURCES; EVAP TO
DRYNESS/NEAR DRYNESS. TENDS TO FORM EXPLOS PEROXIDES ESPECIALLY
WHEN ANHYDROUS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION, FUELS BLENDING/RECYCLE. CONTACT
LOCAL PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSIBLE TREATMENT
SITE TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT, LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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