BLWPW - (TOLUENE, METHYLBENZENE) TX0735S

  • MSDS: BLWPW
  • Manufacturer: EM SCIENCE
  • Product Name: (TOLUENE, METHYLBENZENE) TX0735S
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00N018305
Product Identification

Product ID:(TOLUENE, METHYLBENZENE) TX0735S
MSDS Date:08/24/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018305
MSDS Number: BLWPW

Responsible Party
EM SCIENCE
480 DEMOCRAT RD
GIBBSTOWN, NJ 08027
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 609-354-9200

Cage: DO242

Contractor
EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
70 GIBBSTOWN, NJ 08027 US

Telephone: 856-423-6300

Cage: 0GDF9

Ingredients

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: ORL(RAT) 5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST: HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
INHAL: VAPOR IS HARMFUL IF INHALED. SYMPTOMS: HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
HALLUCINATIONS, DISTORTED PERCEPTIONS, CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY,
NAUSEA, DIARRHEA, RESPIRATOR Y IRRITATION, CNS DEPRESSION,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, LIVER, KIDNEY & LUNG DAMAGE. EYE: CONTACT CAN
CAUSE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY, LIVER AND KIDNEY
CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES.
SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HASSTOPPED. INGEST:
CALL MD IMMEDIATELY. ONLY INDUCE VOMITING AT THE INSTRUCTIONS OF
MD. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Lower Limits:1.3%
Upper Limits:7.1%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CO2, WATER SPRAY TO COOL
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR CAN TRAVEL DISTANCE TO IGNITION
SOURCE & FLASH BACK. DANGEROUS FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES; TAKE UP WITH
ABSORBENT. CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR OR SOLUTION MIST. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE EMPTY
CONTRS HAZARDOUS; USE CAUTION! ELECTRICALLY GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT
WHEN HANDLING THIS P RODUCT. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IN
THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:VITON/POLYURETHANE GLOVES OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TESTS ON LABORATORY ANIMALS INDICATE THAT MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE
MUTAGENIC AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:231F,111C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:21.86 @20C
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:0.866
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.24 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; AROMATIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99+

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT; CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COX, HYDROCARBONS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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