Furfuryl alcohol

CAS 98-00-0 C₅H₆O₂ MW 98.1000 Danger
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Safety Data Sheets

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Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H227 Combustible liquid Flammable liquids
H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity, dermal
H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Sensitization, Skin
H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects
H351 Suspected of causing cancer Carcinogenicity
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL50 ppm
NIOSH REL10 ppm
NIOSH STEL15 ppm
NIOSH IDLH75 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless to amber liquid with a faint, burning odor.

Boiling Point338°F
Flash Point167°F
Vapor Pressure0.6 mmHg at 77°F
Specific Gravity1.13

NFPA 704 Diamond

2
3
1
Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Lungs

respiratory effects

Synonyms

2-furylmethanol; 2-hydroxymethylfuran

Data Sources

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.

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