Product ID:FURFURYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEHI
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)

FURFURYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 98-00-0

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
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. Consider oxygen.

Flash Point:167 F (75 C) (OC)
Autoignition Temp:916 F (491 C)
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:16.3%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, regular foam, water, alcohol
resistant foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine
water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or
safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later
disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water
streams. Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material
can be stopped first. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for
surrounding fire. Flood with fine water spray. Cool containers with
water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a
protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of
material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low
areas. Consider downwind evacuation if material is leaking.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Moderate fire hazard. Moderate explosion
hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite
at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are
explosive above flash point.

Spill Release Procedures:Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if
possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray.
Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material.
Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.
Small dry spills: Move containers away from spill to a safe area.
Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people
away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces
before entering.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Grounding and bonding
required. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR
1910.106. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store under an inert atmosphere. Avoid contact with
light. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 75 ppm Any
chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor
cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing
apparatus. 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
FURFURYL ALCOHOL: 50 ppm (200 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) OSHA
TWA (skin) (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 15 ppm (60
mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 10 ppm
ACGIH TWA (skin) 15 ppm ACGIH STEL (skin) 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) NIOSH
recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin) 15 ppm (60 mg/m3) NIOSH
recommended STEL (skin)

Boiling Pt:340 F (171 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:5 F (-15 C)
Vapor Pres:0.5 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.13
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:soluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
APPEARANCE:ANCE: darkens on exposure to light and air
COLOR:colorless to blue ODOR:irritating odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May react on contact with water.
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:May polymerize violently or
explosively.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D003. Dispose in accordance with
all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:FURFURYL ALCOHOL: IRRITATION DATA: 100 mg/24
hour(s) eyes-rabbit moderate TOXICITY DATA: 233 ppm/4 hour(s)
inhalation-rat LC50; 400 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 177 mg/kg oral-rat
LD50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY
LEVEL: Toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption, ingestion TARGET
ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
EXPOSURE: respiratory disorders TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available.
MUTAGENIC DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol may enhance the
toxic effects.

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: 10000 ug/L 24 hour(s)
(Mortality) Northern squawfish (Ptychocheilus oregonensis)
INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 4000 mg/L 24 hour(s) EC100 (Abundance) Water
flea (Daphnia magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 540 ug/L 48 hour(s)
(Population Growth) Cryptomonad (Chilomonas paramecium)

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Furfuryl alcohol ID NUMBER: UN2874 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 6.1
PACKING GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. 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): Not regulated. OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
(29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.