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Safety Data Sheet EN

2-methyltetrahydrofuran

CAS 96-47-9
EC 202-507-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
2-methyltetrahydrofuran
Product Form
Substance
Chemical Name
Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
96-47-9 Check regulations →
EC Number
202-507-4 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119968920-28-xxxx

Identified Uses

Solvents Chemicals for synthesis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

N

NOVASOL S.A.

manufacturer

Mechelse Steenweg 455, 1950 Kraainem - Belgium

+32-2-76970-70

Emergency Contacts

Brandweerinformatiecentrum voor gevaarlijke stoffen (B.I.G.)

+32 14 58 45 45

EN, DE, FR, NL

National Health Service (NHS)

111

National Health Service (NHS)

0845 46 47

National Health Service (NHS)

999

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P280 Wear protective gloves, Eye protection, face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER, a doctor.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Mono-constituent

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran EC: 202-507-4 96-47-9 --- No

Full text of H-statements: see section 16

Notes

Full text of H-statements: see section 16

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or a doctor.

Symptoms: Cough. Shortness of breath. Irritating to the respiratory system and mucous membranes.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Irritation.

Eye contact

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: Serious damage to eyes.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Get immediate medical advice/attention. Do not induce vomiting. Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia. Do not give an unconscious person anything to drink. If unconscious, place in the recovery position and seek medical advice.

Immediate Medical Attention

Get immediate medical advice/attention (for ingestion). Call a physician immediately (for eye contact). Call a poison center or a doctor if experiencing respiratory symptoms.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable media

Water.

Specific hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Vapours are heavier than air.

Instructions

Protect container with water spray.

Firefighter Protection

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ventilate spillage area. No open flames, no sparks, and no smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Environmental

Avoid sub-soil penetration. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

Cleanup methods

Take up mechanically (sweeping, shovelling) and collect in suitable container for disposal.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Flammable vapours may accumulate in the container. Use explosion-proof equipment. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from light. Keep away from : Oxygen.

Hygiene

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

Fire prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

Hands

Chemically resistant protective gloves. EN 374. Choosing the proper glove is a decision that depends not only on the type of material, but also on other quality features, which differ for each manufacturer. Please follow the instructions related to the permeability and the penetration time provided by the manufacturer. Gloves must be replaced after each use and whenever signs of wear or perforation appear. Do not use: Fluoroelastomer (FKM), Nitrile rubber, Natural rubber. Type: Chemically resistant protective gloves, Material: Butyl rubber, Permeation: 1 (> 10 minutes), Thickness (mm): 0,7, Standard: EN 374

Eyes

Wear closed safety glasses. EN 166. Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure

Respiratory

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Breathing apparatus with filter. EN 14387. Filter type: A

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
clear.
Colour
colourless.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
Not applicable
Boiling Point
78 °C (1013 hPa)
Flash Point
-10 °C (closed cup)
Freezing Point
< -20 °C
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
No data available
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
140 hPa (25 °C, QSAR)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
0.8552 (20 °C)
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
8.9 vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1.5 vol %
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
260 (99.5 - 100.9 kpa)
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
Water: ≈ 140 g/l
Partition Coefficient
1.1 (20 °C, QSAR)
Solubility In Water
140 g/l
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
0.575 mm²/s (20 °C)
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions. May form explosive peroxides.

Reactivity

Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use. Peroxides may be formed on prolonged contact with air.

Avoid

Avoid contact with hot surfaces. Heat. No flames, no sparks. Eliminate all sources of ignition.

Incompatible

Oxidizing agent. Strong acids. Strong bases. air or oxygen.

Decomposition

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. May form explosive peroxides.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

Acute aquatic toxicity : Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met) Chronic aquatic toxicity : Not classified (Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met)

Not classified for acute or chronic aquatic toxicity.

12.1. Toxicity

| Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran (96-47-9) | | | --- | --- | | LC50 fish 1 | >100 mg/l (96 h, Oncorhynchus mykiss, (OECD 203) | | EC50 Daphnia 1 | >139 mg/l (48 h, Daphnia magna, OECD 202) | | EC50 72h algae (1) | >104 mg/l (72 h, Desmodesmus subspicatus, OECD 201) | | NOEC chronic crustacea | >= 120 mg/l (21 d, Daphnia magna, OECD 211) |

12.2. Persistence and degradability

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability | Product is practically not biodegradable. Biodegradation | 2 % (28 d)

Product is practically not biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

| Tetrahydro-2-methylfuran (96-47-9) | | | --- | --- | | Log Pow | 1.1 (20 °C, QSAR) | | Bioaccumulative potential | Based on the n-octanol/water partition coefficient accumulation in organisms is not expected. |

Based on the n-octanol/water partition coefficient accumulation in organisms is not expected.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

The substance does not meet the PBT or vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Disposal must be done according to official regulations.

Disposal

Do not dispose of with domestic waste.

Waste Codes

HP3 Flammable HP
HP4 Irritant — skin irritation and eye damage HP
HP6 Acute Toxicity HP
14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2536
Shipping Name
METHYL TETRAHYDROF URAN
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
ADR

No supplementary information available

IATA

PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y341 PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 353

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

Take note of Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for 2-methyltetrahydrofuran?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran?

2-methyltetrahydrofuran is a liquid appearing as clear. with colourless. color. It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran?

Water: ≈ 140 g/l

What is 2-methyltetrahydrofuran used for?

Solvents Chemicals for synthesis

What are the hazard statements for 2-methyltetrahydrofuran?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran?

The melting point is Not applicable and the boiling point is 78 °C (1013 hPa).