Product ID:FURAN
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEHH
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

FURAN

CAS: 110-00-9

Fraction By Weight: >99%

2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-P-CRESOL

CAS: 128-37-0

Fraction By Weight: 0.025%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:Yes OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
nausea, vomiting, headache, symptoms of drunkenness, death LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects SKIN
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant
adverse effects LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant
adverse effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local
poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage and
activated charcoal slurry.

Flash Point:-31 F (-35 C) (CC)
Lower Limits:2.3%
Upper Limits:14.3%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
chemical, water Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood
with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
(1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Moderate explosion
hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point. The
vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant
ignition sources and flash back.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Notify State Emergency
Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or
equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in
local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30).
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
warning properties before use. Any chemical cartridge respirator
with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator
with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FURAN: Lowest feasible limit NIOSH recommended exposure criteria.

Boiling Pt:88 F (31 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-123 F (-86 C)
Vapor Pres:Not available
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:0.95
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:insoluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:ANCE: darkens on
storage COLOR:colorless ODOR:Not available
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May form explosive peroxides.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:FURAN: TOXICITY DATA: 3398 ppm/1 hour(s)
inhalation-rat LC50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate
Evidence, Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2B LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic:
inhalation TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: liver and/or kidney disorders,
gastrointestinal disorders, heart or cardiovascular disorders
TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.

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:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 61000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) ENVIRONMENTAL
SUMMARY: Moderately toxic to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Furan ID NUMBER: UN2389 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING GROUP:
I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Furan: 500LBSTPQ SARA
TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
355.40): Furan: 100LBSRQ SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312
HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No
FIRE: Yes REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III
SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Furan: 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Furan: 500LBSTQ
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: Furan Cancer (Oct 01,
1993)