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Tetrahydrofuran: Preliminary Report of Plants and Processes.

PB83104208

Publication Date	1981
Page Count	40
Abstract	The physical properties, synthesis, industrial uses, and the extent of occupational exposure to tetrahydrofuran (109999) (THF) are reviewed. Domestic producers and distributors of THF are identified, and the production processes involving furfural (98011), acetylene (74862), and formaldehyde (50000) are described. Various commercial uses of THF and consumption patterns are described, and production statistics are presented. Industries that use THF are discussed and the extent of THF exposure potentials represented is examined. A list of trade associates, professional societies, unions and other organizations that may be involved with using THF in some manner is provided.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Acetylene Furfurals Formaldehyde Furan/tetrahydro Toxic substances Occupational safety and health CAS 109-99-9 CAS 98-01-1 CAS 74-86-2 CAS 50-00-0
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	JRB Associates, Inc., McLean, VA.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198303
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-79-0090

Tetrahydrofuran: Preliminary Report of Plants and Processes.

Tetrahydrofuran: Preliminary Report of Plants and Processes.
PB83104208

Publication Date	1981
Page Count	40
Abstract	The physical properties, synthesis, industrial uses, and the extent of occupational exposure to tetrahydrofuran (109999) (THF) are reviewed. Domestic producers and distributors of THF are identified, and the production processes involving furfural (98011), acetylene (74862), and formaldehyde (50000) are described. Various commercial uses of THF and consumption patterns are described, and production statistics are presented. Industries that use THF are discussed and the extent of THF exposure potentials represented is examined. A list of trade associates, professional societies, unions and other organizations that may be involved with using THF in some manner is provided.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Acetylene Furfurals Formaldehyde Furan/tetrahydro Toxic substances Occupational safety and health CAS 109-99-9 CAS 98-01-1 CAS 74-86-2 CAS 50-00-0
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	JRB Associates, Inc., McLean, VA.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198303
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-79-0090