International Chemical Safety Cards

FURFURAL ICSC: 0276

FURFURAL
2-Furancarboxyaldehyde
2-Furaldehyde
2-Furalmethanal
C4H3OCHO
Molecular mass: 96.1
CAS # 98-01-1
RTECS # LT7000000
ICSC # 0276
UN # 1199
EC # 605-010-00-4
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 60°C closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.

 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.
Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Headache. Sore throat. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
Separated from strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidants. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.

T symbol
R: 23/25
S: 24/25-44
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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ICSC: 0276 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

FURFURAL ICSC: 0276

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS RED-BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR AND LIGHT.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance polymerizes under the influence of acid(s) or base(s) with fire or explosion hazard. Reacts violently with oxidants. Attacks many plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as TWA): 2 ppm; 7.9 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1992-1993).
MAK: 5 ppm; 20 mg/m3; H (1992).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:


EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the liver.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 162°C
Melting point: -36.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.16
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 8.3
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.144
 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.31
Flash point: 60°C (c.c.)
Auto-ignition temperature: 315°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.1-19.3
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.41
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water organisms.
NOTES
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-84
NFPA Code: H 2; F 2; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0276 FURFURAL
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