MSDS NAME:TETRAHYDROFURAN 99+% (INHIBITED WITH 0.025%
NIIN:00N014991
MSDS Number: BKNKR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE SUPP DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE
EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: C OUGHING, CHEST PAINS, DIFFICULTY
IN BREATHING, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BREATHI NG GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:1F,-17C
Lower Limits:1.8%
Upper Limits:11.8%
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFT EXTINGUISHMENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMM. VAPOR MAY TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK. CONTAINER
EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNIT. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB BOOTS & HEAVY RUB GLOVES. COVER
W/ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD CNTNRS.
TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP
IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. KEEP TIGHTLY
CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. STORE UNDER
NITROGEN. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. IRRITANT. HYGROSCOPIC. ON EXPOS TO
AIR, TETRAHYDROFURAN FORMS PEROXIDES WHICH CAN EXPLODE UPON CONT
W/STRONG BASE OR M ETAL HYDRIDES WHEN PEROXIDE (SUPP DATA)
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
LAWS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.