Toluene is listed in the tsca inventory and in sara 3. May cause irritation of the digestive tract with nausea, vomiting, pain. It dissolves other substances easily and evaporates quickly. May have effects similar to that of acute inhalation. Application toluene undergoes alkylation in the presence of. Toluene reference, fuel grade chevron phillips chemical. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. Section 6 accidental release measures general information. Toluene is used as a feedstock for a number of chemical syntheses including production of tda, tdi, dnt, tnt, benzene and xylene. Sigmaaldrich 244511 page 3 of 8 suitable extinguishing media use water spray, alcoholresistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unlikely under normal occupational exposures, but swallowing a minor amount may result in nausea, vomiting. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Toluene structure, properties, preparation and reactions.
Product ingredients section 3 of the msds ingredient cas number proportion toluol 108883 100 for further ingredients information, please refer to the full msds risk phrases section 2 of the msds r 11. Bromine trifluoride reacts violently with toluene at 80 deg. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give. Call a poison center or physician if you feel unwell. An msds lists the hazardous chemicals in a product, describes its health and safety hazards, and gives methods for its safe use, storage, and disposal. Fisher scientific 1 reagent lane fair lawn, nj 07410 for information.
C 6 h 5, used as a solvent, in highoctane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds. Eye contact rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15. Toluene, also known as methylbenzene, phenylmethane or toluol is a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet smell. Toluene is also used as a component of solvents in paint and lacquer. Repeated inhalation may cause irreversible encephalopathy with cerebellar ataxia, unsteadiness, hallucinations, coma, blood disorders. Safety data sheet northwest missouri state university. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Toluene safety data sheet product identifier toluene other means of identification 271, 274, 278, 278exp, 83274, 83279, 83279sher other identification toluol recochem inc. This material does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors. Product identifier product name toluene product number toen reach. Toluene is also called as toluol, is an aromatic hydrocarbon. For use in areas with inadequate ventilation or fresh air, wear a properly maintained and properly fitted niosh approved respirator for organic solvent. Toluene is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid that is miscible with most common organic solvents. If you think you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals at work, ask to see the material safety data sheets msdss for the products in your work. If inhaled if breathed in, move person into fresh air.
Exposure to toluene may occur from breathing ambient or indoor air affected by such sources. An msds should also include information on fire and explosion hazards, chemical reactivity, first aid, and methods for handling leaks and spills. Identification of substance mixture and of supplier product identifier. Toluene safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Firstaid measures general advice if symptoms persist, call a physician. Toluene is added to gasoline, used to produce benzene, and used as a solvent. Reacts chemically with nitrogen oxides, or halogens to form nitrotoluene, nitrobenzene, and nitrophenol and halogenated products, respectively. The atsdr toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for the hazardous substance described here. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in section 8. Use a noncombustible material like vermiculite, sand or earth to soak. Methylbenzene toluol phenylmethane other means of identification.
All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Toluene revision date 17jan2018 environmental precautions should not be released into the environment. Special protective equipment for firefighters wear self contained. Add known amounts of toluene to cs 2 in 10ml volumetric flasks and dilute to the mark to produce toluene concentrations in the range 0. December 3, 2015 the dow chemical company page 2 of 8 in the aquatic and terrestrial environment, tdi reacts with water forming. Safety data sheet paratoluene sulfonic acid date prepared. Noun organic compound a colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, ch 3. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. It is also used as a precursor for synthesizing benzene.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. It is a colorless, waterinsoluble liquid with the smell associated with paint thinners. Exposure to toluene may affect the developing fetus. Toluene safety data sheet p6240 this sds conforms to u. Ph eur find msds or sds, a coa, data sheets and more information. Material safety data sheet toluene, acs 1 section 1 chemical product and company identification msds name. Reacts chemically with nitrogen oxides, or halogens to form nitrotoluene, nitrobenzene, and nitrophenol and halogenated products. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev.
Irrigate immediately if this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash irrigate the eyes with large amounts of water. It is not intended to be a comprehensive treatise on the chemical or toxicological nature of toluene. It is first isolated in 1837 by distillation of pine oil by a polish chemist named filip walter. Safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Aspiration of toluene into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis. Toluene abuse has been linked to kidney disease, blood, protein, and pus in the urine, elevated serum creatine, decreased urinary output, and metabolic and tubular acidosis. Toluene safety in the workplace occupational safety and. Pocket guide to chemical hazards components type value toluene cas 108883 stel 560 mgm3 150 ppm twa 375 mgm3 100 ppm biological limit. Frozen bromine trifluoride reacts violently with toluene at 80 deg. Persons with preexisting skin disorders or impaired liver or kidney function may be more susceptible to the. Toluene, a flammable liquid with a pungent odor, is widely employed as an organic solvent. July 20 page 3 of 7 skin contact flush area with large amounts of water and wash area with soap if available. Methods for containment and clean up soak up with inert absorbent material.
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