| [Flash Point] -22 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Extinguishing media: Use dry chemical or foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area. | |
| [Handling] Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. Toxic if inhaled. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] Colorless liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Slightly soluble | |
| [Boiling Point] 65 - 66 | |
| [Density] 0.923 g/cm3 (18 C) | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4255 (18 C) | |
| [Product Name] 3-Methylfuran | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_930-27-8.htm">930-27-8 | |
| [Formula] C5H6O | |
| [Molecular Weight] 82.1 | |
| [RTECS] LU2630000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 104217 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-17-01-00330 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |