Product ID:TOLUENE,TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:09/29/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2002
MSDS Number: BDSPY

CSD,INC.

420-SEABOARD
MATTHEWS, NC 28105-5073
US

Emergency Phone: 704-821-9822

Info Phone: 704-821-9822

Preparer: ROBERT G. SCHORY

Cage: KO645

OVERHEAD DOOR CO OF AMSTERDAM

366 AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-1024 US

Telephone: 409-756-1065

Cage: 2W216

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 99.0%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT;CNS
DEPRESSION,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS.CHRONIC:LIVER AND KIDNEY
DAMAGE,DERMATITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.
SKIN & EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES;CONSULT
A DOCTOR. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATEL Y.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:45.0F,7.2C
Lower Limits:1.2%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO2,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC VAPORS;KEEP WORK AREAS FREE OF HOT
SURFACES OR IGNITION SOURCES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID. USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT
MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAMES.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR ANY IMPERMEABLE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS/APRON,EYE-WASH
FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:232F/111C
Vapor Pres:22
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:0.871
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.5 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,LITTLE IF ANY COLOR,CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,STRONG ACIDS,SELECTED AMINES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND/OR CO2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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