| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2849 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 3 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Tetrahydrofuran (Stabilized) Reagent A.C.S. |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | C”H˜O |
| RTECS: | LU5950000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 109-99-9 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Tetrahydrofuran (Stabilized) | CAS# 109-99-9 | 100% | V/V | OSHA TWA 200 ppm (590 mg/mƒ) |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Keep away from heat and ignition sources. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Keep away from heat and ignition sources. May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:Organic Vapor Cartridge
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | -108° C | Specific Gravity | 0.9
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| Boiling Point: | 65°C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 100 |
| Vapor Pressure: | 129-160 |
Evaporation Rate: | >1 |
| Vapor Density: |
2.5 |
Evaporation Standard: |
Butylacetate =1 |
| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
321° C |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless , mobile liquid, ether like odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
2 |
| Flash Point: |
-17°C |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
11.8 |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizing agents, metals, acids. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Peroxides |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Effects of overexposure, Acute and Chronic: Inhalation of vapors or mists may irritate nose, throat and respiratory tract. Inhalation of higher concentrations may cause headache, nausea and dizziness. Prolonged exposure may cause unconciousness. Contact with vapors and mists will burn and irritate eyes and skin. Brief contact may dry skin. Conditions aggravated/target organs: oersons with pre-existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. |
| DOT Classification: Tetrahydrofuran, 3, UN2056, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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