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Furfural |
CAS 98-01-1 | ||
C5H4O2 |
RTECS LT7000000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Fural, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, Furfuraldehyde, 2-Furfuraldehyde |
DOT ID & Guide 1199 132P |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: See Appendix D | ||
OSHA PEL†: TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
IDLH 100 ppm See: 98011 | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.93 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless to amber liquid with an almond-like odor. [Note: Darkens in light and air.] |
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MW: 96.1 |
BP: 323°F |
FRZ: -34°F |
Sol: 8% |
VP: 2 mmHg |
IP: 9.21 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.16 |
Fl.P: 140°F |
UEL: 19.3% |
LEL: 2.1% |
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong acids, oxidizers, strong alkalis [Note: May polymerize on contact with strong acids or strong alkalis.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 2529; OSHA 72 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations OSHA Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 100 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying 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 = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator 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 |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; headache; dermatitis | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0276 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0252 |