Nitric oxide 10% by volume or more

Safety (MSDS) data for 2-acetylfuran  

Safety (MSDS) data for 2-acetylfuran

Hazard: Xn


General

    Synonyms: 2-furyl methyl ketone, acetyl furan, methyl 2-furyl ketone, 1-(2-furanyl)ethanone
    Use:
    Molecular formula: C6H6O2
    CAS No: 1192-62-7
    EC No: 214-757-1

Physical data

    Appearance: gold-coloured solid
    Melting point: 29 - 30 C
    Boiling point: 67 C at 10 mm Hg
    Vapour density:
    Vapour pressure:
    Density (g cm-3): 1.098
    Flash point: 71 C
    Explosion limits:
    Autoignition temperature:
    Water solubility: insoluble
     

Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases. Combustible.

Toxicology

    Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Skin, eye and respiratory irritant.

    Toxicity data
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    n/a

    Risk phrases
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    R20 R21 R22 R36 R37 R38.

Transport information

    (The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
    UN No 1992. Packing group III. Hazard class 6.1.

Personal protection

    Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

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