Safety data sheet
According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC
MERCK
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue No.: 159701
Product name: Furfural Ph Eur 1997

Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company: Merck Ltd.
9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel: (662) 308 - 0218

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2. Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
Furylmethanal ; Furfural ; 2-Furaldehyde ; Furan-2-carbaldehyde

CAS-No.: 98-01-1 EC-Index-No.: 605-010-00-4
Molar mass: 96.09 EINECS-No.: 202-627-7
Molecular formula: C5H4O2

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3. Hazards identification
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

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4. First aid measures
After inhalation: fresh air. Apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation if necessary. Summon doctor.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist if necessary.
After swallowing: Induce vomiting. Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). Keep airways free. Summon doctor.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
water , CO2, foam, powder.

Special risks:
Combustible. Vapours heavier than air. Formation of explosive mixtures possible with air. Keep away from sources of ignition.

Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Other information:
Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.

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6. Accidental release measures
Person-related precautionary measures:
Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms.

Procedures for cleaning / absorption:
Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.

Environmental-protection measures:
Do not allow to enter sewerage system; risk of explosion!

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7. Handling and storage
Handling:
No further requirements.

Storage:
Tightly closed. In a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition and heat. At +15°C to +25°C. Store under nitrogen. Accessible only for authorized persons.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds
Eye protection: required
Hand protection: required

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier.
Industrial hygiene: Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace.

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9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: bitter almond-like
pH value not available
Melting temperature -37 °C
Boiling temperature 162 °C
Ignition temperature 315 °C
Flash point 60 °C
Explosion limits lower 2.1 Vol%
upper 19.3 Vol%
Vapour pressure (20 °C) 1 mbar
Density (20 °C) 1.16 g/cm3
Solubility in water (20 °C) 83 g/l

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10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to be avoided
Strong heating.

Substances to be avoided
alkali hydroxides , acids , alkalis , strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products
no information available

Further information
light-sensitive ; combustible ;
unsuitable working materials: various plastics , rubber
Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state.

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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 65 mg/kg ;
LC50 (inhalation, rat): 175 ppm(V) /6 h

Subacute to chronic toxicity
The carcinogenic potential requires further clarification.

Further toxicological information
After inhalation of vapours: Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract. After absorption: toxic
After skin contact: Irritations. Danger of skin absorption.
After eye contact: Irritations.
After swallowing: toxic.
Systemic effects: CNS disorders , spasms , paralysis symptoms
After long-term exposure to the chemical: Damage of: liver

Further data
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

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12. Ecological information
Behavior in environmental compartments:
Evaluation number (FRG) (bacteria): 4.8 ; Evaluation number (FRG) (fish): 4.5 ; Evaluation number (FRG) (mammal): 5 ;

Ecotoxic effects:
Biological effects: Toxic for aquatic organisms
Forms toxic mixtures in water, dilution measures notwithstanding.
Fish toxicity: Salmo EC10: 500 mg/l ; Salmo LC50: 24 mg/l /96 h ; L.idus LC50: 29 mg/l ;
Plancton LC50: 200 mg/l /96 h ;
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 29 mg/l ;

Further ecologic data:
ThOD: 1.66 g/g ;
Insecticidal effect. Fungicidal effect.

Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!

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13. Disposal considerations
Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany)
GGVS/GGVE class: 6.1 Number and letter: 13b
ADR/RID class: 6.1 Number and letter: 13b
Name of material: 1199 FURALDEHYDE(FURFURAL)

River transport ADN/ADNR
not examined

Sea transport IMDG
IMDG class: 6.1 UN-No.: 1199 Packaging group: II
Ems: 6.1-01 MFAG: 300
Correct technical name: FURFURALDEHYDES

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 6.1/3 UN/ID-No.: 1199 Packaging group: II
Correct technical name: FURALDEHYDES

The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered.

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15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol: T Toxic immediately and show this container or label.
R-phrases: R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
S-phrases: S 24/25-45 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
EC-No.: 202-627-7 EC label

German regulations
Water pollution class 2 (polluting substance)

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16. Other information
Reason for alteration
See chapter 8
General update.

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