FURFURAL

Colorless or reddish-brown mobile liquids with a penetrating odor. Flash points 140°F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be toxic by ingestion, skin absorption or inhalation.

• Polymerizable
• Peroxidizable Compound

Flammable. This chemical is sensitive to light and air. Soluble in water, with mixing.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors are generated when heated (USCG, 1999)

Vapor may irritate eyes and respiratory system. Liquid irritates skin and may cause dermatitis. (USCG, 1999)

FURFURAL reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate. It also can react with strong oxidizers. An exothermic resinification of almost explosive violence can occur upon contact with strong mineral acids or alkalis. It forms condensation products with many types of compounds, including phenol, amines and urea. (NTP, 1992).

• Aldehydes
• Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated

Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use "alcohol" foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. (AAR, 2003)

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Use water spray to disperse vapors and dilute standing pools of liquid. Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Combustion products include corrosive or toxic vapors. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash or cement powder. Add sodium bisulfite (NaHSO3). Water spill: Use natural deep water pockets, excavated lagoons, or sand bag barriers to trap material at bottom. Inject "universal" gelling agent to solidify encircled spill and increase effectiveness of booms. If dissolved, in region of 10 ppm or greater concentration, apply activated carbon at ten times the spilled amount. Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates. (AAR, 2003)

Skin: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.

Eyes: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.

Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.

Remove: Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced.

Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the work shift. (NIOSH, 2003)

_____Dupont Average Standardized Breakthrough Times_____
(for FURFURAL)

Tychem® BR
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Butyl
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  99%)
Tychem® CPF2
     245 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® CPF3
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  99%)
Tychem® CPF4
     245 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® F
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® LV
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Reflector®
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Responder®
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Responder® CSM
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® SL
     245 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® ThermoPro
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  100%)
Tychem® TK
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)  (DuPont, 2008)

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EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Generally, the induction of vomiting is NOT recommended outside of a physician's care due to the risk of aspirating the chemical into the victim's lungs. However, if the victim is conscious and not convulsing and if medical help is not readily available, consider the risk of inducing vomiting because of the high toxicity of the chemical ingested. Ipecac syrup or salt water may be used in such an emergency. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.

OTHER: Since this chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen you should contact a physician for advice regarding the possible long term health effects and potential recommendation for medical monitoring. Recommendations from the physician will depend upon the specific compound, its chemical, physical and toxicity properties, the exposure level, length of exposure, and the route of exposure. (NTP, 1992)

• 2-FORMYLFURAN
• 2-FURALDEHYDE
• 2-FURANALDEHYDE
• 2-FURANCARBALDEHYDE
• 2-FURANCARBONAL
• 2-FURANCARBOXALDEHYDE
• 2-FURFURAL
• 2-FURFURALDEHYDE
• 2-FURYLALDEHYDE
• 2-FURYLCARBOXALDEHYDE
• 2-FURYLMETHANAL
• ALPHA-FUROLE
• ARTIFICIAL ANT OIL
• ARTIFICIAL OIL OF ANTS
• FURAL
• FURAL/PYROMUCIC ALDEHYDE
• FURALDEHYDE
• FURALDÉHYDES (DOT FRENCH)
• FURALE
• FURANCARBONAL
• FURFURAL (DOT FRENCH)
• FURFURAL (DOT SPANISH)
• FURFURALDEHYDE
• FURFURALDEHYDES
• FURFURALDEHÍDOS (DOT SPANISH)
• FURFUROL
• FURFUROLE
• FURFURYLALDEHYDE
• FUROLE
• NCI-C56177
• PYROMUCIC ALDEHYDE
• QUAKERAL
• RCRA WASTE NUMBER U125
• U1199