Product ID:87367 TETRAHYDROFURAN FOR HPLC
MSDS Date:01/01/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJDHQ

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

TETRAHYDROFURAN

CAS: 109-99-9

RTECS: LU5950000

OSHA PEL 590 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 590 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 1650 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED
THROUGH THE SKIN. MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER
RESPIRATORY TACT. SKIN: IRRITATION/DERMATITIS. CNS DEPRESSION. MAY
AFFECT THE CNS, LIVER & KIDNEY S.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NARCOSIS, COUGHING, CHEST PAINS,
DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDITELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENT ION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:=-17.2C, 1.F
Autoignition Temp:=321.1C, 610.F
Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:11.8
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO
SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR
UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. MAY
FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME, SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED
CONTAINERS USING NON-SPARKI NG TOOLS & TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.
VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED & AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAME. WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,
SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REP EATED EXPOSURE. TEST FOR
PEROXIDE FORMATION PERIODICALLY & BEFORE DISTILLATION.
Other Precautions:DON'T DISTILL TO DRYNESS. IN THE ABSENCE OF
INHIBITORS, TETRAHYDROFURAN TENDS TO ABSORB & REACT W/OXYGEN FROM
THE AIR TO FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES WHICH MAY DETONATE WHEN THEY
BECOME CONCENTRATED BY EV APORATION/DISTILLATION, ARE COMBINED
W/COMPOUNDS RESULTING IN AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE/ARE DISTURBED BY
HEAT/SHOCK/FRICTION.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE
BATH, NONSPARKING TOOLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT: 149-152.6F. MELTING POINT: -162F.

Vapor Pres:143
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:0.889
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, OXYGEN
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, STATIC
DISCHARGES & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES, DEPLETION OF INHIBITOR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ACIDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN
AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS MATERIAL
IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:TARGET ORGAN DATA: LIVER (FATTY LIVER
DEGENERATION) EFFECTS ON FERTILITY (POST-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SE E ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:CONTACT FLUKA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION.

State Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION: EC INDEX NO:
603-025-00-0. HARMFUL. R11 HIGH FLAMMABLE. R19 MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
PEROXIDES. R36/37 IRRITATING TO EYES & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. S16 KEEP
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION-N O SMOKING. S29 DON'T EMPTY INTO
DRAINS. S33 TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES.