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tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate Safety and Health Topics:
tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate
General Description
    Synonym: 2-propenoic acid (tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl ester; 2-propenoic acid, tetrahydrofurfuryl ester

    OSHA IMIS Code Number: T420

    Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 2399-48-6

    Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Clear liquid with musty odor
      molecular formula: C8H12O3
      molecular weight: 156.18
      boiling point: 87°C
Health Factors
    Potential symptoms: irritant to skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory system

    Health Effects: irritant to skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory system

    Affected organs: skin, eyes, respiratory system, mucous membranes
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
    Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:

    • sampling media: Chromosorb 106 tubes (100/50 mg sections, 60/80 mesh)
      analytical solvent: (99:1) carbon disulfide:N,N-dimethylformamide
      maximum volume: 48 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.2 L/min
      current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
      method reference: OSHA Analytical Method: (OSHA PV2131)
      method classification: Partially Validated
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