Material Safety Data Sheet
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
OTHER/GENERIC NAMES: THFA; Tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol; Tetrahydro-2-furancarbinol; Tetrahydro-2-
furylmethanol
PRODUCT USE: Electronics
MANUFACTURER: General Chemical Corporation
90 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:
973-515-1840 800-631-8050
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm) (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol 97-99-4 >98
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may appear in Section 15 of this MSDS. These
materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A clear, water white to pale yellow liquid with a mild odor.
Causes irritation to eyes and skin. May be harmful if swallowed. Combustible.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
SKIN: Slightly irritating to the skin.
EYES: Moderately irritating to the eyes.
INHALATION: Excessive exposure to vapor may cause dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting or
headaches.
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
DELAYED 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.
MSDS Number: GC-6125 Page 1 of 6
Current Issue Date: November, 2001
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
Ingredients found on one of the three OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients listed in this section.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN: Wash with large volumes of soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
EYES: Flush with large volumes of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen provided a qualified individual is present. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If conscious, give person 1 to 2 glasses of water. Get medical attention immediately.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: 165F (74C)
FLASH POINT METHOD: TCC
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 540F (282C)
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 9.7
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 1.5
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids): Not applicable.
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: Combustible liquid.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray for dilution to non-flammable mixture.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Firefighters should have eye protection and wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray to cool
containers exposed to fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Absorb spill with sand, earth or other non-combustible, absorbent material. Flush area with water. Collect wash
water/material for disposal. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding
reporting requirements.
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Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing mists and vapors. Avoid prolonged and repeated
exposure. Do not smoke or eat in handling areas. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not wear
contact lenses when working with this material.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Separate from oxidizers. Keep
containers tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
General ventilation and local exhaust required to minimize exposure to mists and vapors.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION: Use impervious chemical gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical safety goggles.
RESPIRATORY If misting or vapors occur, use a NIOSH-approved organic vapor air purifying
PROTECTION: respirator.
ADDITIONAL Eyewash and safety shower.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
2
Tetrafurfuryl alcohol ------ ------ 2 ppm (8 hr TWA)
1
= Limit established by General Chemical Corporation.
2
= Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
3
= Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear, water white to pale yellow liquid.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 102.15
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C5H10O2
ODOR: Mild characteristic odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 1.05
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Complete.
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Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
pH: Not determined.
BOILING POINT: 352F (178C)
MELTING POINT: -112F (-80C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.2 mmHg @ 68F
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): 3.5
EVAPORATION RATE: COMPARED TO:
7 Butyl acetate
% VOLATILES: Not determined.
FLASH POINT: 165F (74C)
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable under normal conditions. Avoid heat, sparks, flame or other sources of ignition.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Combustion produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
LD50 (oral-rat): 1600 mg/kg
LD50 (oral-mouse): 2300 mg/kg
Rabbit-eye / 20 mg/24H / Moderate
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) 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.
OTHER DATA:
None.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol readily biodegrades in soil, sludge and water. The atmospheric half life is 13 hours.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous If yes, the RCRA ID number is: Not applicable.
waste if discarded? No
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Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as
mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA
classification and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT HAZARD CLASS: Not regulated in non-bulk.
If bulk:
US DOT ID NUMBER: NA1993, PG III
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol)
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None.
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
No ingredients listed in this section.
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification
to the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: Immediate.
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals" and may be subject to annual reporting requirements.
CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
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Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
None
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not determined.
FOREIGN CHEMICAL CONTROL INVENTORY STATUS:
Listed on Canadian DSL and EU EINECS.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CURRENT ISSUE DATE: November, 2001
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: August, 1997
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Change in company name and MSDS format.
OTHER INFORMATION: HMIS: 2-2-0 (H-F-R)
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Current Issue Date: November, 2001
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