Material Safety Data Sheet
5-Chloromethylfurfural
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 5-Chloromethylfurfural
Catalog Numbers: SC-47912
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# 1623-88-7
Chemical Name: 5-Chloromethylfurfural
Percent 97%
EINECS/ELINCS: 216-608-6
Hazard Symbols: not reported.
Risk Phrases: not reported.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin:May causes skin irritation.
Eyes:May causes eye irritation
Ingestion:May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage: Store in dark and in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from light.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Skin: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Color: Brown or yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.0145mmHg at 25°C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point:: 257.5°C at 760 mmHg
Melting point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 109.6°C
Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available
Explosion Limits: Upper: Not available
Decomposition Temperature:Not available. .
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.295g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C6H5ClO2
Molecular Weight:: 144.56
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:Incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen iodide.
Hazardous Polymerization:Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 1623-88-7: None listed
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
5-Chloromethylfurfural , 97% - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other Studies:
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Nor available
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Class: no data
Risk Phrases:
Not reported
Safety Phrases:
Not reported
Section 16 - Additional Information
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