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<br /> O eniutn Plaza Sheet No.
<br /> fir/ Schenectady,NY 12304-4690 USA Toluene
<br /> (518)377-8854 Issued 819 Revision E, 9/92
<br /> Section 1. Material Identification 39
<br /> Toluene(C6"SCH3)Description Derived from petroleum i e dehydrogenation of cy clopara ffin fractions followed by the R 1 1FPA
<br /> ' aromatization of saturated aromatic hydrocarbons or by fractional distillation of coal tar light oil and purified by rmtifica- 1 3 $
<br /> tion Used widely as a solvent(replacing benzene in many cases)for oils,resins,adhesives,natural rubber,coal tar, asphalt. S 2" 2 0
<br /> patch acetyl celluloses cellulose paints and varnishes,a diluent for photogra,�ure ruts raw material for orgaruc s)nthesis K 3
<br /> (benzoyl&benzihdene chlorides,saccharine,TNT,toluene dusocyanate,and many dyestuffs),in aviation and high octane `Skirt
<br /> automobile gasoline,as a nonchmcal thermometer liquid and suspension solution for navigational instruments absorption
<br /> ' Other Designations CAS No 108-88-3,Methacide,methylbenzene,methylbenzol,phenylmethanc toluol Tolu-sol HMIS Chronic
<br /> Manufacturer Contact your supplier or distributor Consult latest Chemical Week Buyers Guide(73)for a suppliers list H 2 Cffuis
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<br /> Cautions Toluene rs an eye,skit,and respiratory tract imtant becoming narcotic at high centrations Liver and kidney damage R 0
<br /> has occurred Pregnant women chronically exposed to toluene have shown teratogenic effects Toluene is highly flammable PPE-sec s
<br /> Section 2. Ingredients and Occupational Exposure Lin-its
<br /> Toluene,<1009,,,may contain a small amount of benzene(--1%), xylene,and nonaroma[ic hydrocarbons
<br />' 1991 OSHA PELs 1992-93 ACGIH TLV(Skin) 1985-86 Toxicity Data#
<br /> 8 hr TWA 100 ppm(375 mg/ml) TWA 50 ppm(188 mg/m3) Man,Inhalation TCG, 100 ppm caused hallucinations
<br /> 15-min STEL- 150 ppm(560 mg/ml) and changes in motor activity and changes in
<br /> 1996 DFG(Germany)MAK'
<br /> 1990 IDLH Level TWA 100 ppm(380 mg/ml) Human,
<br /> psychophysiological 5 tests
<br /> 2000 ppm Half-life 2 hr to end of shift Human,oral,LDS 50 mg/kg,toxic effects not
<br /> yet reviewed
<br /> 1990 NIOSH RELs Category 11 Substances A ith systemic effects Human,eye 300 ppm caused untation
<br /> TWA 100 ppm(375 mg/ml) Peak Exposure Limit 500 ppm,30 min Rat,oral,LD50 5000 mg/kg
<br />' STEL 150 ppm(560 mg/m3) average value,2/shift Rat,liver 30 itmol/L caused DNA damage
<br /> Available informarion suggests damage to the developing fetus is probable
<br /> i Sae NIOSH,RTECS(XS5250000),for additional irritation mutation rcproducuve,and tonicity data.
<br /> Section 3. Physical Data
<br /> Boiling Point 232'F(110 6'C) Water Solubility Very slightly soluble,0 6 mg/L at 68'F(20'C)
<br /> Melting Point -139 'F(-95 'C) Other Solubilities Soluble iii acetone,alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,glacial aceuc
<br /> Molecular Weight 92 15 acrd,petroleum ether,and carbon disulfide
<br /> Density 0 866 at 68'F(20/4 'C) Vapor Pressure 22 mm Hg at 68 T(20'C),36 7 mm Hg at 86 'F(30'Q
<br /> Su rface Tension 29 dyneJcm at 68 'F(20 C) Saturated Vapor Density(Air�0 015 lblit3 or 12 kg/m') 0 079716/170 or 1 2755 kg/m3
<br /> Viscosit) 0 59 cP at 68 'F(20'C) Odor Threshold (range of all referenced i slues) 0 021 to 69 ppm
<br /> Refraction Index 14967 at 20'C/D
<br /> Appearance and Odor Colorless liquid with a sickly sweet odor a
<br /> Section 4. Fire and Explosion Data
<br /> Flash Point 40'F(4 4 'C) CC I Autoignition Temperature 896'F(480 C) LEL 127 UEL 7 0%v/v
<br /> Extinguishing Media Toluene is a Class 113 flammable liquid To fight fire,use dry chemical carbon dioxide,or'alcohol-resistant'foam Wats}
<br /> spray may be ineffective as toluene floats on water and may actually spread fire Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards Concentrated vapors are
<br /> heavier than air and may travel to an ignition source and flash back Container may explode in heat of fire Toluenes'burning rate=5 7 mm/min
<br /> and its flame speed=37 crn/sec Vapor poses an explosion hazard indoors,outdoors,and iii sewers May accumulate static electricity Special
<br /> Fire fighting Procedures Because fire may produce toxic thermal decomposition products, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA)
<br /> with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode Structural firefighters protective clothing provides only limited
<br /> protection Apply cooling water to sides of tanks until well after fire is out.Stay away from ends of tanks For massive fire in cargo area,use
<br /> monitor nozzles or unmanned hose holders,if impossible, withdraw from fire and let burn Withdraw immediately if you hear a rising sound from
<br /> venting safety device or notice any tank discoloration due to fire because a BLEU£(boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion)may be imminent
<br /> Do not release runoff'from fire control methods to sewers or watcrrt ays
<br /> Section S. Reactivity Data
<br /> Stabil Ity/Polymerfzatlon Toluene is stable at room temperature inclosed containers under normal storage and handling conditions Hazardous
<br /> pol)menzation can t occur Chemical Incompatibilitles Strong oxidizers,concentrated nitric acid,nitric acid+sulfuric acid dinitrogen tetroxide,
<br /> s11t er perchlorate,bromine trifluonde,tetramtrotrtcthane and 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2 4-nmidazolididione Conditions to Avoid Contact v nth
<br /> heat,ignition sources or incompatibles Hazardous Products of Decomposition Thermal oxidative decomposi�ion of toluene can produce carbon
<br /> dioxide,and acted, uTitatirig smoke
<br /> Section 6 Health Hazard Data
<br /> Carcinogenicity The LARC,0641 NTP.()69)and OSHA(164)do not list toluene as a carcinogen Summar) of Risks Toluene is imtating to the eyes,
<br /> nose and respiratory tract.Inhalation of high concentrations produces a narcotic effect sometimes leading to coma as well as Ir,er and kidney
<br />' dam-ige 93% of inhaled toluene is retained in the body of which 80e10 is metabolized to benzoic acid then to hippunc acid and excreted in urine
<br /> The remainder Is metabolized to o-cresol and excreted or exhaled unchanged Toluene metabolism is inhibited by alcohol ingestion and is syricrgis-
<br /> tic with benzene asphalt fumes or chlorinated hydrocarbons(i a perchloroethylene) Toluene is readily absorbed through the skin at 14 to 23 mg/
<br /> 1 cm2/hr Toluene is absorbed quicker during exercise than at rest and appears to be retained longer in obese versus thin victims,presumably due to its
<br />' lapid solubility Thcre is inconsistent data on toluene s ability to damage bone marrow,chronic poisoning has resulted in anemia and leucopenia A nth
<br /> biopsy showing bone marrow h)po plasia These reports arc few and some authorities argue that the effects may have been due to benzene coniami
<br /> nants Chronic inhalation during pregnancy has been associated with teratogenic effects on the fetus including microcephaly,CNS dysfunction
<br /> aticntaonal deficits dei clopmenta]delay+language nmpai meet, growth retardation,and physical defects including a small midface short palpebral
<br /> fissures with deep set eyes low set cars flat nasal bridge with a small nose micrognathia,and blunt fingertips There is some evidence that toluene
<br /> causes an autoimmune illness in which the body produces antibodies that cause inflammation of its o A n 1,idney Coni,nue on ne.a page
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