Tetrahydro-2-furylmethanol
Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol
Tetrahydro-2-furancarbinol
2-Hydroxymethyl oxolane
C5H10O2
Molecular mass: 102.1
ICSC # 1159
CAS # 97-99-4
RTECS # LU2450000
EC # 603-061-00-7
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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 in large amounts, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 75°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Sore throat.
Cough.
Headache.
Nausea.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles.
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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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Abdominal pain
(further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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.
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Separated from
incompatible substances: see Chemical Dangers.
Keep in the dark.
Store only if stabilized.
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Airtight.
Xi symbol
R: 36
S: 2-39
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC LIQUID.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides.
Reacts violently with strong oxidants, several N-chloro- and N-bromoimides
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation and through the skin.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.
Exposure at high level may result in unconsciousness.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 178°C
Melting point: <-80°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water: good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 30.6
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 75°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 282°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-9.7
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
NFPA Code: H 2; F 2; R 0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1159
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TETRAHYDROFURFURYL 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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