Product Name: Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate
Synonyms: THFMA, 2-Methacryloyloxymethyltetrahydrofuran
CAS Number: 2455-24-5
Recommended Use: Monomer in coatings, adhesives, and polymer production
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Emergency Phone: Refer to local regulations for poison control or emergency chemical hotlines
Classification: Eye irritation, skin sensitizer, environmental hazard to aquatic life
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, may cause allergic skin reactions, harmful to aquatic organisms with long-term effects
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, environment
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid skin and eye contact, do not release into environment
Chemical Name: Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate
Concentration: 97–100%
Impurities: Methacrylic acid (≤0.5%), Inhibitor—monomethyl ether hydroquinone (≤250 ppm)
CAS Number: 2455-24-5
Inhalation: Move away from exposure, breathe fresh air, seek immediate medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, get medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, look for immediate help if feeling unwell
Important Symptoms: Irritated eyes, rash, breathing discomfort
Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide, avoid water streaming on burning product
Hazards: Vapors form explosive mixtures, polymerization under fire conditions possible, emits toxic fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus, protective gear
Fire Precautions: Use water spray for cooling, prevent runoff, keep containers cool with water spray
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable gloves, goggles, and protective clothing, ventilate area, avoid inhalation and skin contact
Environmental Precautions: Contain spill to prevent release to drains, keep material from soil and waterways
Containment: Absorb with inert material—sand or vermiculite, collect in appropriate chemical waste container
Cleanup: Use non-sparking tools, dispose of according to disposal section
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated zones, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, prevent contact with skin or eyes
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, keep in cool, dark, and ventilated area, use inhibitors to avoid polymerization
Incompatibles: Acids, bases, oxidizing agents, avoid storage with strong reducers
Safe Practices: Follow good hygiene practices, wash hands after handling, do not eat or drink during use
Exposure Limits: No specific limits set, follow safe work practices
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation, chemical fume hood recommended
Personal Protection: Protective gloves (nitrile recommended), chemical resistant goggles, impervious clothing, use appropriate respirators if ventilation is not enough
Hygiene: Remove contaminated clothing after exposure, wash thoroughly, keep street clothes separate
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, ester-like scent
Boiling Point: 97–100°C under reduced pressure
Melting Point: Not determined
Flash Point: 106°C (closed cup)
Solubility: Slight in water, miscible with many organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: Approx. 0.22 mmHg at 20°C
Density: 1.085 g/cm³ (20°C)
Viscosity: 13 mPa·s at 25°C
Partition Coefficient: Log Pow 0.7–1.2
Stability: Stable with proper inhibitors, reacts over long storage or with improper conditions
Polymerization: Rapid, exothermic polymerization possible under heat, light, or absence of inhibitors
Incompatible Materials: Free radical initiators, oxidizers, strong acids and bases
Hazardous Decomposition: Emission of toxic vapors under fire—carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methacrylic acid
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sunlight, uncontrolled storage without inhibitors, sparks
Exposure Routes: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Acute Effects: Eye and skin irritation, possible allergic reactions, respiratory irritation from vapors
Chronic Effects: Repeated skin contact—possible sensitization, no evidence for mutagenicity or carcinogenicity from standard studies
LD50 (Oral-rat): 3300–4000 mg/kg
LD50 (Dermal-rabbit): >2000 mg/kg
Other Data: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, limited biodegradability, potential for long-term adverse effects
Bioaccumulation: Low, based on partition coefficient
Mobility in Soil: Moderate with potential for leaching if released
Degradation: Undergoes slow breakdown, not persistent in the environment but may cause concern if spilled in quantity
Precaution: Prevent large releases or persistent trickling to waterways and sewers
Disposal Methods: Treat as hazardous chemical waste, follow local, regional, and national regulations for disposal
Container Disposal: Rinse containers, perforate and dispose of only once confirmed empty and decontaminated
Incineration: Suitable for controlled chemical incinerator with flue gas scrubbing
Avoid: Do not pour into drains, surface water, or soil
UN Number: 2810 (Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. if shipped above listed threshold)
Proper Shipping Name: Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate, Mixture or Solution
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic Substance, if criteria met)
Packing Group: III
Label(s): Toxic (if required by local regulations)
Special Provisions: Protect from sunlight and heat during transit, ship only in vented, tested containers
Global Inventories: Listed in TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada), ENCS (Japan), other applicable lists
OSHA: Regulated as hazardous—provide worker protection and training
EPA: May subject to reporting under SARA Title III and CERCLA depending on use and quantity
REACH: Registered in accordance with EU chemical safety guidelines, includes extended safety data sheet
Other: Product label must include hazard, precautionary, and handling statements as per GHS and local laws
