2-Furanmethanol
2-Furancarbinol
2-Hydroxymethylfuran
Furfural alcohol
C5H6O2
Molecular mass: 98.1
ICSC # 0794
CAS # 98-00-0
RTECS # LU9100000
UN # 2874
EC # 603-018-00-2
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 65°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 65°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Diarrhoea.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
Wheezing.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Burning sensation.
Headache.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
(extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong acids,
food and feedstuffs.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
R: 20/21/22
S: 2
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
TURNS RED OR BROWN ON Exposure TO LIGHT AND AIR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance polymerizes
under the influence of acids.
Reacts violently with strong oxidants or strong acids
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 10 ppm; 40 mg/m3 (as TWA), 15 ppm; 60 mg/m3 as (STEL) (skin) (ACGIH 1997).
MAK: 10 ppm, 41 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: I(1);
skin absorption (H); (DFG 2006).
OSHA PEL: TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3) ST 15 ppm (60 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH IDLH: 75 ppm See: 98000
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Tear drawing.
The substance
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Exposure far above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 170°C
Melting point: -15°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.13
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 53
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4
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Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 65°C c.c. 75°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 491°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-16.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.28
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Other melting points: -31°C.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G61c
NFPA Code: H1; F2; R1;
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0794
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FURFURYL ALCOHOL
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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