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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
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<br /> Toluene 'CAS 108-88-3
<br /> C6115CH3 :RTECS XS5250000
<br /> .Synonyms&Trade Names DOT ID&Guide
<br /> Methyl benzene,Methyl benzol,Phenyl methane,Toluol 1294 130
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<br /> Exposure NIOSH REL:TWA 100 ppm(375 mg/m3)ST 150 ppm(560 mg/m3)
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<br /> :Limits OSHA PEL f TWA 200 ppm C 300 ppm 500 ppm(10-minute maximum peak)
<br /> IDLH 500 ppm Conversion 1 ppm=3.77 mg/m3
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<br /> :Physical Description
<br /> :Colorless liquid with a sweet,pungent,benzene-like odor.
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<br /> MW:92.1 BP:232'F FRZ:-139'F Sol(74'F):0.07%
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<br /> 'VP:21 mmHg IP. 8.82 eV Sp.Gr: 0.87
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<br /> F1.P:40'F UEL:7.1/a ;LEL: 1.1/o
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<br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid:FI.P.below 730F and BP at or above 100 F.
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<br /> .,Incompatibilities&Reactivities
<br /> Strong oxidizers
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<br /> Measurement Methods
<br /> NIOSH 1500, 1501,3800,4000;OSHA 111
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<br /> :Personal Protection&Sanitation First Aid(See procedures)
<br /> ..Skin:Prevent skin contact ;Eye:Irrigate immediately
<br /> Eyes:Prevent eye contact 'Skin:Soap wash promptly
<br /> Wash skin:When contaminated Breathing:Respiratory support
<br /> Remove:When wet(flammable) Swallow:Medical attention immediately
<br /> Change:No recommendation
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<br /> Respirator Recommendations NIOSH
<br /> Up to 500 ppm:(APF=10)Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF=25)Any powered,air-purifying
<br /> respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-
<br /> or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF= 10)Any supplied-air respirator*/(APF=50)Any self-contained breathing apparatus .
<br /> with a full facepiece
<br /> `Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:(APF=10,000)Any self-contained breathing
<br /> apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF=10,000)Any
<br /> supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination
<br /> with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
<br /> Escape:(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic vapor
<br /> canister/Any appropriate escape-type,self-contained breathing.apparatus
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<br /> Exposure Routes inhalation,skin absorption,ingestion,skin and/or eye contact
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<br /> Symptoms Irritation eyes,nose;lassitude(weakness,exhaustion),confusion,euphoria dizziness,headache;dilated pupils,lacrimation
<br /> (discharge of tears);anxiety,muscle fatigue,insomnia;paresthesia;dermatitis;liver,kidney damage
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<br /> ;Target Organs Eyes,skin,respiratory system,central nervous system,Inver,kidneys
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<br /> ..See also:INTRODUCTION
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