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Furfuryl alcohol

Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Furylmethanol, 2-Hydroxymethylfuran
CAS No.
98-00-0
RTECS No.
LU9100000
DOT ID & Guide
2874 153
Formula
C5H6O2
Conversion
1 ppm = 4.01 mg/m3
IDLH
75 ppm
See: 98000
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) ST 15 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL
†: TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3)
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 2505
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless to amber liquid with a faint, burning odor. [Note: Darkens on exposure to light.]
MW:
98.1
BP:
338°F
FRZ:
6°F
Sol:
Miscible		 VP(77°F): 0.6 mmHg
IP:
?
Sp.Gr:
1.13
Fl.P:
149°F
UEL:
16.3%
LEL:
1.8%
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers & acids [Note: Contact with organic acids may lead to polymerization.]
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, mucous membrane; dizziness; nausea, diarrhea; diuresis; resp, body temperature depression; vomiting; dermatitis
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 75 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0794   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0111
 

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