MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- FURFURYL ALCOHOL -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FURFURYL ALCOHOL
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
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
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FURFURYL ALCOHOL
CAS:98-00-0
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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  ======================

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:

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

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 and Reactivity Data  =================

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.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

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.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

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)

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

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

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

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.

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