MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- FURAN -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FURAN
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FURAN
CAS:110-00-9
Fraction by Wt: >99%

Ingred Name:2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-P-CRESOL
CAS:128-37-0
Fraction by Wt: 0.025%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:Yes	 OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    nausea, vomiting, headache, symptoms of drunkenness, death LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects SKIN
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe) LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant
    adverse effects LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant
    adverse effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local
    poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
    unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
    keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
    unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.
    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage and
    activated charcoal slurry.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:-31 F (-35 C) (CC)
Lower Limits:2.3%
Upper Limits:14.3%
Extinguishing Media:alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry
    chemical, water Large fires: Use alcohol-resistant foam or flood
    with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Moderate explosion
    hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point. The
    vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant
    ignition sources and flash back.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Neutralizing Agent:

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Notify State Emergency
    Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or
    equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
    requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in
    local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30).
Other Precautions:

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:Under conditions of frequent use or heavy
    exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory
    protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider
    warning properties before use. Any chemical cartridge respirator
    with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator
    with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
    canister. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
    Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
    and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
    in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
    system. Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
    explosive concentrations of material are present. Ensure compliance
    with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
    Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
    the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 FURAN: Lowest feasible limit NIOSH recommended exposure criteria.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:88 F (31 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-123 F (-86 C)
Vapor Pres:Not available
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:0.95
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not available
Solubility in Water:insoluble
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:ANCE: darkens on
    storage COLOR:colorless ODOR:Not available
Corrosion Rate:

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May form explosive peroxides.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:FURAN: TOXICITY DATA: 3398 ppm/1 hour(s)
    inhalation-rat LC50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate
    Evidence, Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2B LOCAL EFFECTS:
    Irritant: skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic:
    inhalation TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: liver and/or kidney disorders,
    gastrointestinal disorders, heart or cardiovascular disorders
    TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 61000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)  ENVIRONMENTAL
    SUMMARY: Moderately toxic to aquatic life.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
    regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Furan ID NUMBER: UN2389 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING GROUP:
    I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30):   Furan: 500LBSTPQ  SARA
    TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
    355.40):   Furan: 100LBSRQ	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312
    HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes	CHRONIC: No 
    FIRE: Yes  REACTIVE: Yes  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III
    SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	Furan: 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
    (29CFR1910.119):  Furan: 500LBSTQ
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65:  Known to the
    state of California to cause the following: Furan Cancer (Oct 01,
    1993)

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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