ICSC 0794 - FURFURYL ALCOHOL

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FURFURYL ALCOHOL	ICSC: 0794 (November 2019)
2-Furancarbinol 2-Hydroxymethylfuran Furfural alcohol 2-Furanmethanol

CAS #: 98-00-0

UN #: 2874

EC Number: 202-626-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 75°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, powder, carbon dioxide.

STRICT HYGIENE! PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Headache. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in sealable non-plastic containers. Absorb remaining liquid in inert absorbent. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Fatal if inhaled Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to upper respiratory tract and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

FURFURYL ALCOHOL

ICSC: 0794

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS RED OR BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT AND AIR. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Reacts with strong oxidants and acids. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some types of plastic.	Formula: C₅H₆O₂ Molecular mass: 98.1 Boiling point: 170°C Melting point: -31°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.13 Solubility in water: freely soluble Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 53 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 75°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 390°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-16.3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.28 Viscosity: 4.09 mm²/s at 25°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS RED OR BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT AND AIR.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants and acids. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some types of plastic.

Formula: C₅H₆O₂
Molecular mass: 98.1
Boiling point: 170°C
Melting point: -31°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.13
Solubility in water: freely soluble
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 53
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 75°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 390°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-16.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.28
Viscosity: 4.09 mm²/s at 25°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the upper respiratory tract and kidneys. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the upper respiratory tract and kidneys. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 3

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