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.. A:Ps °..r: '.s '.-:__ ,.-..°�. 3. ir,:x??rsi :,a"' 2rms'�m,� � ° +, ,;,,;� �'iMa <br /> T`},B`'s � <br /> yN <br /> 1 <br /> TOLUFNI{ <br /> CAS NO. 108BB3 <br /> DOT NO: 1294 <br /> DOT HAZARD CLASS: Flammable Liquid <br /> Uses <br /> Toluene may be Encountered in the manufacture of benzene. it is <br /> also used as a chemical feed for toluene diisocyanate, phenol, <br /> benzyl and benzoyl derivatives, benzoic acid, toluene sulfonates, <br /> nitrotoluenes, vinyltoluene, and saccharin; as a solvent for <br /> paints and coatings; or as a component of a'.itomobil.e and aviation <br /> fuels. <br /> Formerly derived solely from coal tar, toluene is now obtained <br /> chiefly from petroleum. Toluene is a colorless liquid with an <br /> aromatic odor, and is flammable. The closed flash point is 400F. <br /> Toluene is insoluble in water and is soluble in most organic <br /> solvents. <br /> Potential ban ers <br /> Local harmful effects of toluene is irritation of the eyes, <br /> respiratory tract, and skin. Repeated or prolonged contact with <br /> liquid may cause removal of natural lipids from the skin, <br /> resulting in dry, fissured dermatitis. The liquid splashed in the <br /> eyes may cause irritation and reversible damage. <br /> systemic effects of acute exposure to toluene predominately may <br /> result in central nervous system depression. Symptoms and signs <br /> include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsi- <br /> ness, incoordination with staggering gait, skin paresthesia, and <br /> coma. <br /> Points of attack are the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, <br /> and skin. <br /> Routes of Entry <br /> Inhalation of vapor, percutaneous dermal absorption of liquid, <br /> ingestion, skin and eye contact. <br /> First Aid <br /> If this chemical gets into the eyes, irrigate with water for 15 <br /> minutes immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, wash <br /> with soap and water promptly. if person breathes in large amounts <br /> of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once and <br /> _.----.----.....................-----.._.._..._.___.perform artificial--respiration,.......if....needed.--_-When_this-_chemi.cal.__has. <br /> ' y <br />