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Genium Publishing Corporation Material Safety Data Sheets Collection:
<br /> One Genium Plaza Sheet No.317
<br /> G(%) Schenectady,NY 12304-4690 USA Toluene
<br /> (518)377-8854 Issued. 8f79 Revision- E.9192 Errata: 2194
<br /> Section 1. Material Identification4
<br /> Toluene(C6HsCH� petroleum Le,Derived from petroleuLe.,dehydrogenation of cycloparaffin fractions followed by the R 1 NFPA
<br /> aromatization of saturated aromatic hydrocarbons or by fractional distillation of coal-tar light oil and purified by rectr&ca- I 3 3
<br /> tion.Used widely as a solvent(replacing benzene m mit
<br /> any cases)for oils,resins,adhesives,natural rubber.coal tar,asphalt. S 2* 2 0
<br /> pitch,acetyl calluloses,cellulose paints and varnishes,a diluent for photogravure mks,raw material for organic synthesis 3�n
<br /> (benzoyl&benzrhdene chlorides,saccharine.TNT.toluene dusocyanate,and many dyestuffs),in aviation and high octane absorption
<br /> automobile gasoline,as a nonchrucal thermometer liquid and suspension solution for navigational instruments
<br /> Other Designations:CAS No 108-88-3,Methacide,methylbenzene.methylbenzol,phenylmethane.toluol,Tolu-sol HMIS chromic
<br /> Manufacturer:Contact your supplier or distributor Consult latest Chenucal Week Buyers'Giudrm)for a suppliers list. F 3 r
<br /> Cautions:Toluene is an eye,ski,and respiratory tract untant becoming narcotic at high centrations Laver and ladney damage R 0
<br /> has occurred.Pregnant women chronically exposed to toluene have shown teratogenic effects.Toluene is highly flammable. PPE-see.t
<br /> Section 2. Ingredients and Occupational Exposure 1 nuns
<br /> Toluene.<100%.may contain a small amount of benzene(-196),xylene,and nonaromatie hydrocarbons
<br /> 1991 OSHA PELs 1992-93 ACGIH TLV(Skin) 1985-86 Toxicity Data#
<br /> 8-hr TWA. 100 ppm(375 mg/0) TWA 50 ppm(188 mg/m3) Man,mhalauon.TCL. 100 ppm caused hallucinations.
<br /> 15-min STEL 150 ppm(560 mg/m3) w and changes in motor activity and changes in
<br /> 1990 DFG(Germany)MAK psychophyswiogrcai tests.
<br /> 1990 IDLH Level TWA 100 ppm(380 mg/m3)
<br /> 2000 Ppm Half-life.2 hr to end of shift Humes•oral,L.D. 50 mg/kg,toxic effects not
<br /> yet reviewed
<br /> 1990 NIOSH RELs Category II Substances with systemic effects
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<br /> m(375 mg/m3) Peak Exposure Lutist.500 ppm,30 mm Human,eye.300 ppm caused irritationTWA. 100
<br /> Pp � 3 value,2/shift Rat,oral,LDS.5000 mg/kg
<br /> STEL 150 ppm(560 mg/m) average g Rat,liver 30 pmol/L.caused DNA damage-
<br /> *Avadable tiiforinsuoi suggests damage to the dcvelopmg fetus n probable.
<br /> tSee NIOSH,RTECS(XS5250000),for additional imtaaon.mutauen,reproductive.and taoiieuy daze.
<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 in acetone,alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,glacial acetic
<br /> Molecular Weight:9215 acid,petroleum ether,and carbon disulfide
<br /> Density:0 866 at 68'F(20/4'C) Vapor Presse:22 trim 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=0.075 Ib1fl3 or 1.2 kg/m3):0 0797 lb/113 or 1.2755 kg/m3
<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: 14967 at 20'C/D
<br /> Appearance and Odor:Colorless liquid with a sickly sweet odor
<br /> Section 4. Fire and Explosion Data
<br /> Flash Point:40'F(4 4'C) CC I Autoigaltion Temperature:896'F(480'C) LEL: 127%v/v --FUEL--7 0%v/v
<br /> Extinguishing Media:Toluene is a Class IB 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 ars
<br /> heavier[hart air and may travel to an ignition source and flash back Container may explode in heat of fire.Toluenes'burning rate=5 7 tnm/mm
<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-flghting 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 firefighter's 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,d impossible,withdraw from fie and let burn Withdraw unmediately if you hear a rising sound from
<br /> venting safety device or notice any tank discoloration due to fie because a BI,EVE(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 /> Stability/Polymerization:Toluene is stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling eondim ms Hazardous
<br /> polymerization cant occur Chemical Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers,concentrated nitric acid.nitric acid+sulfuric acid.duutiogen tetroxide,
<br /> silver perchlorate,bromine trifluonde,tetrariitromethane,and 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-mudazohdidione Conditions to Avoid:Contact with
<br /> heat,ignition sources,or incompatibles Hazardous Products of Decomposition-Thermal oxidative decomposition of toluene can produce carbon
<br /> dioxide,and acrid,urntatmg smoke
<br /> Section 6. Health Hazard Data
<br /> Carcinogenicity:The IARC,t164)NTP.069)and OSHAO")do not list toluene as a carcinogen Summary of Risks Toluene is irritating to the eyes,
<br /> nose,and respiratory tract.Inhalation of lugh 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 80%is metabolized to benzoic acid,then to tuppuric 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 chlortnated hydrocarbons(i a perchloroethylene) Toluene is readily absorbed through the akin at 14 to 23 mg/
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<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 is
<br /> bpd 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 reports 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 /> ancnttonial deficits.developmental delay+language impaumen4 growth retardation,and physical defects including a small midface,short palpebral
<br /> fissures.with deep-set eyes.low-set ears,flat nasal bridge with a small nose,micrognadua,and blunt fingertips There is some evidence that toluene
<br /> causes an automnmune illness in which the body produces antibodies that cause inflammation of its own kidney coatiiiite an next pa
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