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Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization:; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

FURFURAL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 2-Fyraldehyde, Furfurole, Fural, Pyromucic aldehyde,
Furfuraldehyde, Quakeral; Chemical Formula: 0-CH,C&C&CHCHO.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to reddish brown;
Odor: Almond-like.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
96.08; Boiling Point at I am.: 323.1, 161.7, 434.9; Freezing Point: -33.7, -36.5, 236.7; Critical
Temperature: 745, 397, 670; Critical Pressure: 798, 54.3, 5.50; Specific Gravity: 1.159 at 20T,
(liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio @Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not
pertinent; Latent Heat of Vaporization: 191, 106,4.44; Heat of Combustion: -10.490, -5830, -244.1;
Heat @Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Infodon -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Skin and eye protection;
Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapor may irritate eyes and respiratory system. Liquid irritates skin
and may cause dermatitis; General Treament for &Dosure: INHALATION: general treatment for
overexposure to vapors of toxic chemicals; keep airway open, give respiration and oxygen if necessary;
observe for premonitory signs and symptoms of pulmonary edema. INGESTION: induce vomiting, then
give gastric lavage and saline cathartics. SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES: flood affected tissues
with water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): 5 ppm; Short-Term Inhalution Limits: 15
ppm for 15 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3, LD,, 50 to 500 mag; Lute Toxicity: Causes liver
damage in rats; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors cause moderate irritation such that
personnel will find high concentrations unpleasant. The effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant
Characteristics: Causes smarting of the skin and first-degree burns on short exposure; may cause
secondary burns on long exposure; Odor Threshold: Data not available.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): 153 OC, 140 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (76): 2.1 - 19.3; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or alcohol foam; Fire Extinguishing
Agents Not To Be Used: Not pertinent; Special Hazarh of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors are
generated when exposed to heat; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 739;
Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate: 2.6 mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerizm’on: Not pertinent.

FURFURYL ALCOHOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 2-Furancarbinol, Furfuralcohol, alpha-Furylcarbinol, 2-
Furylcarbinol, 2-Hydroxyrnethylfuran; Chemical Formula: C,H,O,.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless or amber; Odor:
Mildly irritating.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and 1 am. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
98.1; Boiling Point at I atm.: 338, 170, 443; Freezing Point: 5, -15, 258; Critical Temperature: Not
pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specipc Gravity: 1.13 at 20 “C, (liquid); Vapor (Gas)
SpeciBc Gravity: 3.4; Ratio of specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vqorization: 230, 130,5.4; Heat of Combustion: -1 1,200, -6,200, -260; Heat of Decomposition: Not
pertinent.
Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or face shield,
rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes headache, nausea, and irritation of
nose and throat. Vapor irritates eyes; liquid causes inflammation and corneal opacity. Contact of skin
with liquid causes dryness and irritation. Ingestion causes headache, MUS=, and irritation of mouth and