| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Furacilin | 【Synonyms】
[(5-Nitrofuran-2-yl)methylideneamino]urea
5-Nitro-2-furaldehyde semicarbazone
Becafurazone
Biofuracina
Biofurea
Furacinetten | 【CAS】
59-87-0 | 【Formula】
C6H6N4O4 | 【Molecular Weight】
198.14 | 【EINECS】
200-443-1 | 【RTECS】
LT7700000 | 【RTECS Class】
Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector | 【Merck】
12,6697 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
86403 | 【Beilstein Reference】
5-17-09-00335 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Odorless pale yellow needles or yellow powder. Alkaline solutions are dark orange. | 【Solubility in water】
Soluble | 【Melting Point】
242 | 【Density】
1.546 g/cm3 | 【pKa/pKb】
11.15 | 【Partition Coefficient】
.09 | 【Usage】
Sensitizer & food additive, exptl carcinogen. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. | 【Inhalation】
IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. | 【Skin】
IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment. | 【Eyes】
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | 【Handling】
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
See inhalation. | 【Inhalation】
Symptoms of exposure to this compound include nausea, vomiting, maculopapular erythematous eruption, anemia, jaundice, bleeding, acute polyneuritis which may be irreversible, pulmonary infiltration, leukopenia, cerebellar dysfunction and circulatory collapse. It may also cause contact dermatitis resulting in rash, pruritus and local edema. Prolonged exposure to this compound may allow overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi. In persons with impaired renal function, it can cause progressive renal impairment such as increased BUN, anion gap and metabolic acidosis. | 【Skin】
See inhalation. | 【Eyes】
See inhalation | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 22 40 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 22 36/37 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | 【Respirators】
Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with a combination filter cartridge, i.e. organic vapor/acid gas/HEPA (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas, SO2 and a high efficiency particulate filter). | 【Poison Class】
4 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | 【Fire Potential】
This material is probably combustible. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. |
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