Furfuryl Alcohol CAS 98-00-0

1. Furfuryl alcohol CAS 98-00-0 is primarily used to manufacture furan resins for foundry sand binders in the metal casting industry, accounting for an estimated 85-90% of its global use .
2. Furfuryl alcohol  serves as a wetting agent, a solvent for dyes, a corrosion inhibitor, and a chemical building block for drug synthesis and fragrances.
3. The compound also occurs naturally in many heat-processed foods and beverages, such as coffee and wine, contributing to their flavor profile .

1. Store Furfuryl alcohol CAS 98-00-0 in a tightly sealed, dark container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, as it turns red or brown upon exposure to light and air .
2. Keep Furfuryl alcohol strictly away from heat, sparks, open flames, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and water, due to its flammability and incompatibility .
3. Handle Furfuryl alcohol using appropriate personal protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves (e.g., butyl-rubber), face shield, and in a fume hood, as it is toxic and can be absorbed through the skin .

1. Isolate the spill area immediately, eliminate all ignition sources, and wear full protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus, as Furfuryl alcohol vapors can accumulate to form explosive concentrations .
2. Contain Furfuryl alcohol using non-combustible absorbent material like sand, collect using non-sparking tools into sealed, labeled containers for disposal, and prevent entry into drains or waterways .
3. Personnel cleaning Furfuryl alcohol spills must dispose of waste according to hazardous material regulations, as it is harmful to aquatic life .

1. Furfuryl alcohol CAS 98-00-0 is classified with GHS signal word "Danger" and is suspected of causing cancer (H351), is toxic if inhaled (H331), and may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372) .
2. Furfuryl alcohol causes skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), may cause an allergic skin reaction (H317), and has a flash point of 65°C (closed cup) .
3. Furfuryl alcohol is a combustible liquid with explosive limits of 1.8-16.3 vol% in air, and its thermal decomposition produces toxic fumes including carbon oxides .