Question - What is tetrahydrofuran (THF)?
Answer - The cited reference notes “tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a high production volume solvent and intermediate which has been used for decades in a wide range of applications. In the polymer industry, THF is predominantly used to synthesize low molecular weight poly(tetramethylene glycol) (poly THF) for the production of coplyestre-ethers or urethane elastomers.”
“In consumer products, THF is an important component in cleaning fluids, stripping fluids, functional fluids, lacquers and coatings and corrosive inhibitors.” (Fowles J et al. l. A review of the toxicological and environmental hazards and risk of tetrahydrofuran. 2013 Crit Rev Toxicol 43(10): 811-828)
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