Material Safety Data Sheet DAIREN CHEMICAL CORP.
Tetrahydrofuran
1. Product and company Information Version: 1.1 Number:
Product Name: Tetrahydrofuran
Product Number:
Manufacturer /Supplier Name/Address/Telephone:
Dairen Chemical Corporation Ta-Fa Factory /19-2 Hua-Hsi Road, Ta-Fa Industrial District,
Kaohsiung ,Taiwan /886-7-7881165
Emergency Contact (Phone/Fax): 886-7-7881165 / 886-7-7871710
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name: Tetrahydrofuran
CAS Number: 109-99-9
Concentration Wt.% : 99.5%
3. Hazards Identification
Major Hazards
Health:
Ingestion: sore throat, vomiting, digestive disorders.
Long Term Exposure锛歬idney damage, liver damage.
Skin contact: Irritation, rash. Systemic toxicity.
Eyes contact: Severe irritation. Cornea/Conjunctiva: ulceration.
Inhalation: Cough, discomfort, nausea, weakness, dizziness, headache and
unconsciousness.
Long Term Exposure锛歬idney damage, liver damage.
Environment: No Data Available
Physical or Chemical: Vapor is heavier than air and may spread long distances. Distant ignition and
flashback are possible. May form explosive peroxide.
Other: No Data Available
Major Symptoms: Irritation, Dizziness and Anesthesia.
Hazardous Product Class: 3(Flammable liquid)
NFPA Ratings (Scale 0-4): Health=2 Fire=3 Reactivity=1
4. First Aid Measures
Specific procedures for each route of exposure:
General advice: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
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Skin contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Take off all contaminated clothing
immediately. Consult a physician after significant exposure.
Eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Immediately give plenty of water(if possible charcoal slurry)or other liquid
(except alcohol). Do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician after significant exposure.
Major symptoms and reactions: No Data Available
Protection for people giving first aid: Wear adequate personal protective equipment.
Advice to doctors: If a patient swallowed the product, consider wash his/her stomach.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media: Alcohol-resistant foam, Chemical dry powder.
Possible hazard during extinction: Pressure build-up. Flash back possible over considerable distance.
Special extinction procedure: Cool containers / tanks with spray water.
Special protection for firefighters: Wear chemical protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus.
6. Accidental Release
Personal precaution: Remove all sources of ignition. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal
protective equipment.
Environmental precaution: Do not let product enter drains.
Methods for cleaning up: Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. After cleaning, flush away
traces with water.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling:
Technical measures / Precautions: Tank precautionary measures against static discharges.
Safe handling advice: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not smoke. Keep product and empty
container away from heat and sources of ignition. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapor or spray mist.
Storage:
Technical measures / Storage conditions: Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible products: No special restrictions on storage with other products.
Packaging material: Store in original container.
8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering control: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Control indicators:
TWA/STEL/Ceiling for an 8-hour day:
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TWA: 200 ml/m3 = 590 mg/m3 STEL: 250 ml/m3 = 737 mg/m3
Ceiling: No Data Available Bio-indicator: No Data Available
Personal protection equipment:
Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand protection: Solvent-resistant gloves.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Skin and body protection: Overall and boot
Hygiene considerations: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
9. Physical , Chemical Properties
State: Liquid Form: Clear
Color: Colorless Odour: Ether-like odour
pH value: 7 (as aqueous solution) Boiling point/range: 66 掳C
Melting point/range: -108.5 掳C Flash Point: -17 掳C TCC
Autoignition Temperature: 321 掳C Explosion Limits: 1.8% ~ 11.8%
Vapor Pressure:131.5 mmHg@20掳C Vapor Density(air=1): 2.49
Relative density(H2O=1): 0.9 @20掳C Water Solubility: Completely soluble
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Possible hazard under special conditions: No Data Available
Conditions to be avoided: Heat, Flames and Ignition sources.
Material to be avoided: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Material: Peroxides.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity:
Animal data:
LC50(test-animal, rat, inhalation/3h): 21000 ml/m3
LD50(test-animal, rat, oral): 1650 mg/kg
Local effects:
Skin contact: Irritation.
Eye contact: Severe irritation.
Sensitization: Did not cause sensitization on laboratory animals.
Effects of long-term exposure: No Data Available
Special reactions: No Data Available
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12. Ecological Information
Possible effects on environment:
Ecotoxicity effects: Aquatic toxicity: LC50/96h/Fathead minnows = 2160 mg/l
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste disposal:
Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. Store material for
disposal as indicated in storage condition. Disposal by controlled incineration may be acceptable.
14. Transport Information
Packaging group: 鈪?
International transportation regulations: DOT, IATA/ICAO, IMDG Class: 3
UN registration: 2056
Local transportation regulations: Article 84 of Road Traffic Safety Regulations (Taiwan).
Special transportation method and attention: No Data Available
15. Regulatory Information
Appropriate regulations: (Taiwan)
Labor Safety and Health Facilities Regulations, Road Traffic Safety Regulations, Industrial Waste
Storage and Disposal Regulations, and Facility Standards.
16. Other Information
Reference: Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan)
This data sheet is produced by:
Name: Dairen Chemical Corporation Ta-Fa Factory
Address/Telephone: 19-2 Hua-Hsi Road, Ta-Fa Industrial District, Kaohsiung ,Taiwan
886-7-7881165
Date: April 21, 2008
(This data sheet was produced using most accurate researched information, users are responsible for
their own safety.)
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