Product ID:TOLUENE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-257-2486
MSDS Number: BMZCF

MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV

PARIS, KY 40361-0315
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-895-2000

Cage: 1BF21

MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV

M PARIS, KY 40361-0315 US

Telephone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 1BF21

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 5G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY AND G.I.TRACTS. INGESTION:ABDOMINAL SPASMS, ASPIRATION
INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS, WHICH MAY BE FATAL.
CHRONIC:DERMATITIS, ANEMIA, DECREASED BLOOD CELL COUNT, LIVER AND
KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:FATIGUE, CONFUSION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NUMBNESS OF LIMBS, REDNESS AND TEARING OF EYES, SKIN IRRITATION.,
NAUSEA AND VOMITNG.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, BLOOD,
LIVER AND KIDNEY.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=4.4C, 40.F
Autoignition Temp:=537.8C, 1000.F
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:7.1
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OF FIRE. ABOVE FLASH POINT VAPOR-AIR MIXTURE IS EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION; REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID IF POSSIBLE; RECOVER BY
PUMPING OR USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, VPC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=110.6C, 231.F
Vapor Pres:22 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.2(N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, AROMATIC BENZENE-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, NITRIC AND SULFURIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE .

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES; DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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