THFA ?Tetrahyrofurfuryl Alcohol
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Material Safety Data Sheet THFA?High Purity, THFA?Inhibited
May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard,
DATE PREPARED: May 2, 2008
29CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
THFA?tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, QO?THFA?High Purity
PRODUCT NAME:
QO?THFA?tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol,
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol inhibited,
CHEMICAL NAME: TETRAHYDROFURFURYL ALCOHOL
CHEMICAL FAMILY: ALCOHOL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID
PRODUCT USE: SOLVENT, CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE
MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS: Penn Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
3324 Chelsea Avenue
Memphis, TN 38108
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: PRODUCT INFORMATION AND OTHER CALLS:
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 Penn Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
EMERGENY MEDICAL: 800-228-5635 901-320-4000
(Hazard Information Services)
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, 98-100% CAS# 97-99-4
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Combustible, clear liquid. Irritating to the eyes and skin.
Prolonged exposure to vapor may cause central nervous system depression.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11):
EYE CONTACT: Moderately irritating to eyes.
SKIN CONTACT: Slightly irritating to skin.
INHALATION: Excessive exposure to vapor may cause dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting or
headaches.
INGESTION: May be harmful if ingested.
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OTHER EFFECTS: Repeated or prolonged exposure to vapors may cause central nervous system
depression, and decreased male fertility. Repeated or prolonged dermal contact may cause decreased
male fertility. Ingestion may cause developmental effects.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as carcinogen by NTP or IARC, not regulated by OSHA.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with large volumes of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with large volumes of soap and water. If irritation occurs, get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing
difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If conscious, give person 1 to 2 glasses of water. Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT: 165癋 (74癈) TCC method
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (%Volume): UEL=9.7 LEL= 1.5
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 540癋 (282癈)
GENERAL HAZARD: Combustible liquid.
FIRE FIGHTING: Firefighters should have eye protection and wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray for dilution to non-
flammable mixture.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS: Combustion produces carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LAND SPILL : Pick up spill on sand, earth or other non-combustible, absorbent material. Flush area with water
to remove last traces. Collect wash water/material for disposal. Wear all appropriate personal protective
equipment.
SECTION 7 STORAGE AND HANDLING
STORAGE AND HANDLING: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated location. Outside or detached storage is
preferred. Separate from oxidizers. Keep containers tightly closed. No smoking or eating in handling area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing mists and vapors. Avoid prolonged and repeated
exposure. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not wear contact lenses when working with this
material.
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SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Avoid direct contact with tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. General
ventilation and local exhaust required to minimize exposure to mists and vapors.
OSHA PEL - Not Established. ACGIH TLV - Not Established. AIHA WEEL GUIDE: 2ppm (8hr TWA).
PERSONAL PROTECTION: If misting or vapors occur use NIOSH approved organic vapor air purifying
respirator. Use chemical safety goggles for eye protection. Use impervious chemical gloves (North Safety
Products, Silver Shield). Have eye wash and safety shower available.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.05 VAPOR PRESSURE: mmHg: 0.2 at 68 癋 (20癈)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete. APPEARANCE: Clear, water white to pale yellow, mobile
liquid.
VAPOR DENSITY at 1 atm (Air=1): 3.5 FREEZING/MELTING POINT: -112癋 ( -80?C)
BOILING POINT: 352癋 ( 178癈) pH: not available ODOR: Mild characteristic odor.
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: heat, sparks, flame or other sources of ignition.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
COMPONENT ACUTE TEST VALUE SPECIES
THFA? Oral LD50 1600 mg/Kg* Rat
Intraperitoneal LD50 400 mg/Kg* Rat
Oral LD50 2300 mg/Kg* Mouse
Intravenous LD50 725 mg/Kg* Rabbit
Oral LD50 800 mg/Kg* Guinea pig
Dermal LD50 5 g/Kg* Guinea pig
Intraperitoneal LD50 400 mg/Kg* Guinea pig
*RTECS Reference
ACUTE EFFECTS: Moderately irritating to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Moderately toxic by ingestion.
SUBCHRONIC EFFECTS: Subchronic exposures (oral, dermal and inhalation) at relatively high levels, have
demonstrated systemic toxicity, reproductive toxicity, and central nervous system depression in either rats,
rabbits or dogs. An oral developmental screening study in rats expressed a lower mean fetal body weight at
100 mg/kg/day.
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CHRONIC EFFECTS: Not available
MUTAGENICITY: Not mutagenic by the Ames test.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol readily biodegrades in soil, sludge and water. The atmospheric half-life is 13 hours.
(Reference: HSDB of the National Library of Medicine)
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is not an EPA hazardous waste. Dispose of in accord with regulations.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): Combustible liquid, N.O.S. (Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol),
NA 1993, Packing Group III. Label: None.
49CFR173.150: Combustible liquids in non-bulk packaging are not regulated by DOT.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY LISTINGS: Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol is listed on the TSCA, DSL, and EINECS inventories.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS: NFPA Hazard Identification: HEALTH 2, FLAMMABILITY 2, REACTIVITY 0.
REVISION: 5/08 Update product names
SUPERSEDES ISSUE DATE: 7/03
THIS INFORMATION RELATES TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL DESIGNATED AND MAY NOT BE VALID FOR SUCH MATERIAL USED IN COMBINATION
WITH ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR IN ANY PROCESS. SUCH INFORMATION IS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ACCURATE AND
RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE COMPILED. HOWEVER, NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SATISFY HIMSELF AS TO THE SUITABILITY AND COMPLETENESS OF
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