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<br /> Genium Publishing Corporation -
<br /> One Genium:tPl:-= Sheet No.317
<br /> Schenectady,NY 1230 -4690 USA Toluene
<br /> (518)377-8954 ,; Issued: 8179 Revision: E, 9/92
<br /> Section 1. Materiai Identification : -39
<br /> Toluene.(CIHSCH3)Description:Derived from petroleum affin i.c-,dehydrogenation of cycloparfractions followed by the.i R I NFPA '
<br /> aromatiation of saturated aromatic hydrocarbons or by fractional'distiliation of coal-tar light oil and purified by rectifica- 1 3 3
<br /> tion.Used widely as a solvent(replacing benzene in many cases)for oils,resins,adhesives,natural rubber,coal tar,asphalt,; S 2' q 0
<br /> pitch,acetyl celluloses,cellulose paints and varnishes;a diluent for:photogravure inks,raw material for organic synthesis K 3
<br /> (benzoyl&benzilidene chlorides,saccharine,TNT,toluene diisocyanate,and many dyestuffs),in aviation and high octane 1 `Sian
<br /> automobile gasoline,as a nonclinical thermometer liquid and suspension solution for navigational instruments. ': absorption
<br /> Other Designations:CAS No. 108-88-3,Methacide,methylbenzene,methylbenzol,phenylmethane,toluol,Tolu-soI.' HMIS ronic
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<br /> Cautions:Toluene is an eye,skin,and respiratory tract irritant becoming narcotic at high centrations.Liver and,kidney damage 1. R q
<br /> has occurred.Pregnant women chronically exposed to toluene have shown teratogenic effects.Toluene is highly flarnmable PPE-s=.s
<br /> Section 2 ;:Iri�redientsand Ot:cupf�tion2lL,E osure:;: imits
<br /> Toluene,<100%;may contain a small amount of benzene(-•I4b),xylene,and nonaromatic hydrocarbons.
<br /> 1991 OSHA PELs 1992-93 ACGIH TLV(Skin) 1985-86 Toxiclty Datat Y.
<br /> 8-hr TWA: 100 ppm(375 mg/ml) TWA:50 ppm(1188 mg/m3} Man,inhalation,TCS: 10D ppm'caused hallucinations,
<br /> 15-min STEL: 150 ppm(560 mgJm3) t and changes in motor activity and changeses in
<br /> 1990 IDLH Level 1990 DFG(Germany)MAK* psychophysiological tests.TWA: 100 ppm(.380 mg%m )
<br /> 2000 rn Human,oral,LD :50 mg/kg;toxic effects not .
<br /> PP Half-life:2 hr to bM of shift yet reviewed
<br /> 1990 NJ6SH REL, Category II:Substances with systemic effects Human eye:300 ppm caused irritation.
<br /> TWA: 100 ppm(375 mg/m3) Peak Exposure Limit 50.4 ppm,30 min Rat,oral,LD,,:5000 mg/kg
<br /> STEL: 150 ppm(560 mg/ml) k average value,2/shift • Rat,liver.30 g
<br /> l.� pmol/L caused DIVA damage.
<br /> Available information suggests damage to the developing fetus is probable.
<br /> tSee NIOSH,R7'ECS(XS5250000),for additional irritation,mutation,reproductive,and toxicity data
<br /> o6.3.;P.;4 ysical 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 in acetone,alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,glacial acetic
<br /> Molecular Wefgbtt 92.15 acid,petroleum ether,and carbon disulfide. a.
<br /> Density:0.866 at 68'F(2014'C) Vapor Pressure:22 mm Hg at 68'F(20'C);36.7 mm Hg at 86'F(30'C)
<br /> Surface Tension:29 dyne/cm at 68'F(20'C) Saturated Vapor Density(Air=0.075lb/ft3 or 1.2 kg/m3):0.0797 lb/ft,or 1.2755 kg/ml
<br /> Viscosity:0.59 cP at,68'F(20'C} Odor.Threshold(range of all referenced values):0,021 to 69:ppm
<br /> Refraction Index: 1.4967 at 20'C/D
<br /> Appearance and Odor:Colorless liquid with a sickly sweet odorA.,
<br /> "Section4 :Fire:andEx losion`Data
<br /> Flash Point:40'F(4.4'C) CC Autoignition Temperature:896'F(480'C) LEL: 1.27%v/v 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.Water
<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 mrn/min
<br /> and its flame speed=37 cm/sec.Vapor poses an explosion hazard indoors,outdoors,and in sewers.May accumulate static electricity.Special
<br /> Fire-fighting Procedures:Because fire may produce toxic theermal decomposition products,wear a self-contained breathing'apparatus(SCBA)
<br /> with a full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.Structural firefighter's protective clothing provides only limited
<br /> protection.Apply cooling water to sides of tanks until well after fris:ia out Stay away from ends of tanks.For massive fire in cargo area,use
<br /> monitor nozzles or unmanned hose holders;if impossible,withdra%v: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 BLEVE(boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion)may be imminent-
<br /> Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
<br /> Section S. .Reactivity Data
<br /> Stabllity/Polymerizatlon.Toluene is stable atroom temperature in containers under normal storage and handling conditions.Hazardous
<br /> polymerization can't occur.Chemical lneompalibilltles: Strong oxidizers,concentrated nitric acid,nitric acid+sulfuric acid,dinitrogen tetroxide,
<br /> silver perchlorate,bromine tMuoride,tetranitromethane,and 1.3-dichloro-5.5-dimethyl-2,4-imidamlididione.Conditions tor Avoid.Contact with
<br /> heat,ignition sources,or incompatibles.Hazardous Products of Decomposition:Thermal oxidative decomposition of toluene-can produce carbon
<br /> dioxide,aid acrid.irritating smoke.
<br /> Section 6. Health Hazard Data
<br /> Carclnogenicky:The 1ARCP641 NTP.00)and 0SHA064)do not list toluene as a carcinogen.Summary of Risks:Toluene is irritating to the eyes,
<br /> nose,and respiratory tracL Inhalation of high concentrations',produces a narcotic effect sometimes leading to coma as well as liver and kidney
<br /> damage.93%of inhaled toluene is retained in the body of which 8090 is metaboLze4 to benzoic acid,then to hippuric 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 synergis-
<br /> tic with benzene,asphalt fumes,or chlorinated hydrocarbons(i.e.perchloroethylenc).Toluene is readily absorbed through the skin jai 14 to 23 mg/
<br /> 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 /> lipid solubility.There is inconsistent data on toluene's ability to damage bone marrow;chronic poisoning has resulted in anemia and leucopenia with
<br /> biopsy showing bone marrow hypo-plasia.These repwLa are few and some authorities argue that the effects may have been due to benzene contami-
<br /> nants.Chronic inhalation during pregnancy has been associated'with teratogenic effects on the fetus including microcephaly,CNS dysfunction,
<br /> auen6onai deficits,developmental delay� language impairment,growth retardation.,and physical defects including a sinal]midface,short palpebral
<br /> fissures,with deep-set eyes,low-set ears,flat nasal bridge with a small nose,micrognathia,and blunt fingertips.There is some evidence that toluene
<br /> causes an autoimmune iliness in which the body produces antibodies_that cause infiammation of its own kidney. 314 Gartriaare on ncz nope
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