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NF6D0619 - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards I CDC/NIOSH Page 1 of 1 <br /> row <br /> NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> Toluene CAS 108-88-3 <br /> CACH3 RTECS XS5250000 <br /> Synonyms & Trade Names DOT ID& Guide <br /> Methyl benzene, Methyl benzol, Phenyl methane, Toluol 1294 130 <br /> Exposure NIOSH REL:TWA 100 ppm(375 mg/m3)ST 150 ppm(560 mg/m3) <br /> Limits OSHA PELt:TWA 200 ppm C 300 ppm 500 ppm (10-minute maximum peak) <br /> IDLH 500 ppm See: 108883 Conversion 13 <br /> ppm=3.77 mg/m <br /> Physical Description <br /> Colorless liquid with a sweet,pungent, benzene-like odor. <br /> MW:92.1 BP:232°F FRZ:-139°F Sol{74�F}:Q.07% <br /> VP:21 mmHg IP: 8.82 eV Sp.Gr: 0.87 <br /> FI.P:40-F IUEL:7.1% LEL: 1.1% <br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid: FI.P.below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. <br /> Incompatibilities&Reactivities <br /> Strong oxidizers <br /> Measurement Methods <br /> NIOSH 1500, 1501, 3800,4000; OSHA 111 <br /> See: NMAM or OSHA Methods <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 <br /> Important additional information about respirator selection <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 <br /> combination 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 <br /> Exposure Routes inhalation,skin absorption,ingestion,skin and/or eye contact <br /> Symptoms Irritation eyes,nose; lassitude(weakness, exhaustion),confusion,euphoria,dizziness,headache;dilated pupils, <br /> lacrimation (discharge of tears); anxiety,muscle fatigue, insomnia;paresthesia;dermatitis;liver,kidney damage <br /> Target Organs Eyes,skin, respiratory system,central nervous system, liver, kidneys <br /> See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD:0078 See MEDICAL TESTS:0232 <br /> NIOSH Home I NIOSH Search I Site Index I Topic List I Contact Us <br /> http://www.cdc.gov/nioshfnpg/npgd06l9.html 4/15/2005 <br />