| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or 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. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | |
| [Inhalation] Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [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] White solid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 139 - 140 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 3.45 (pKa) | |
| [Product Name] 3-Methyl-2-furoic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 3-methyl- 3-Methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid Elsholtzic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_4412-96-8.htm">4412-96-8 | |
| [Formula] C6H6O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 126.11 | |
| [EINECS] 224-571-2 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 116183 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-18-06-00211 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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