Acgih no component of this product present at levels greater. Unlikely under normal occupational exposures, but swallowing a minor amount may result in nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, headache, diarrhoea and abdominal. Identification of the substancemixture and of the company. Toluene is classified as dangerous goods according to the australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail. No warranty, express or implied, is made and labchem inc. Symptoms of poisoning may appear several hours later. Absorb spill using an absorbent, noncombustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Material safety data sheet or sds for toluene 108327 from merck for download or viewing in the browser. Skin contact wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Ac61047 casno 108383 synonyms 1,3dimethylbenzene recommended use laboratory chemicals. Aspiration of toluene into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis. The central nervous system cns is the primary target organ for toluene toxicity in both humans and animals for acute shortterm and chronic longterm exposures.
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. P202 do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Material safety data sheet toluene, acs 6 cerclasara section 3. Special protective equipment for firefighters wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Toluene is added to gasoline, used to produce benzene, and used as a solvent. Although kidney toxicity has not been common in cases of occupational toluene exposure, there has been at least one report of renal toxicity following a 40year occupational toluene exposure. Unit specification limits 1 appearance astm d 4176 visual clear liquid free of sediments or haze 2 colour astm d 1209 ptco 10 max. Docx from bsn 101 at camarines sur polytechnic colleges nabua main campus. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Risk phrases safety phrases r11 highly flammable r22 harmful if swallowed r3638 irritating to the eyes and skin r63 possible risk of health to unborn child r67 vapours may cause drowsiness s36 wear suitable clothing. Toluene is used as a feedstock for a number of chemical syntheses including production of tda, tdi, dnt, tnt, benzene and xylene.
This product is not known to contain any components at 0. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. The user must determine suitability of this information for his. The remaining 14% was a filler of nheptane, to reduce the octane to meet formula one fuel restrictions. Bpcl refinery, mahul, mumbai 400 074 test method specification toluene, percent by mass astm d 2360 max. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attend ance. Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon a methylsubstituted benzene derivative, which occurs as a clear colorless volatile liquid and possesses a pungent, benzenelike odor. Safety data sheet creation date 26sep2009 revision date 06feb2020 revision number 5 1. The product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the controlled products regulations and the msds contains all the information required by the controlled products regulations. Page 1 of 5 startex chemical inc toluene 682812002. Page 1 of 16 msds toluene material safety data sheet. Material safety data sheet university of louisville. Occupational exposure to 2,4 toluene diisocyanate can occur for those workers involved in its manufacture.
Group 3 not classifiable ethyl acetate not listed as a carcinogen by acgih, iarc, ntp, or ca prop 65. If inhaled if breathed in, move person into fresh air. Product identifier product name toluene product number toen reach registration number 012119471051xxxx cas number 108883 eu index number 601021003 ec number 2036259 1. Toluene is also used as a component of solvents in paint and lacquer industry and as an octane enhancing component of gasoline. Safety data sheet according to federal register vol. This material is considered to be hazardous according to regulatory guidelines see. Oct 08, 2014 toluene should be kept away from incompatible materials, like oxidizing agents. Toluene at 86% by volume fuelled all the turbocharged engines in formula one during the 1980s, first pioneered by the honda team. A liquid is typically considered a nonconductive, static accumulator if its conductivity is below 100 psm 100x10e12 siemens per meter and is considered a semi conductive. Users are referred to the original paper copy of the.
Material safety data sheet msds styrene stabilized cas no. If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. All atsdr toxicological profile pdf files are electronic conversions from paper copy or other electronic ascii text files. Local exhaust ventilation is genera lly preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preven ting dispersion of it into the general work area. First aid measures general advice if inhaled msds number. Toluene reference, fuel grade chevron phillips chemical. The information in it must not be altered, deleted or added to.
Studies show that bioconcentration accumulation in the aquatic food chain is unlikely. December 3, 2015 the dow chemical company page 2 of 8 in the aquatic and terrestrial environment, tdi reacts with water forming insoluble polyureas that are chemically and biologically inert. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. In case of eye contact flush eyes with water as a precaution. These hosts are methionine auxotrophs and allow high specific activity labeling of target proteins with 35smethionine and selenomethionine for crystallography. Chemical product and company identification product name. Identification of substance mixture and of supplier product identifier. Toluene does not cause the severe injury to the bone marrow that is characteristic of benzene poisoning. Safety data sheet northwest missouri state university. Osha no component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0. The supplier will issue a new msds when there is a change in product specifications andor ascc standards, codes, guidelines, or regulations.
It is routinely added to gasoline as an additive along with benzene and xylene to increase the octane. Toluene is water insoluble but is miscible with other organic solvents. This conversion may have resulted in character translation or format errors. All text, images, graphics and pdf files are subject to the s and intellectual property rights of recochem inc.
Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous. For use in areas with inadequate ventilation or fresh air, wear a properly maintained and properly fitted niosh approved respirator for organic solvent vapors. September 8, 2009 information in this msds is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. Hazardous combustion products hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. The information contained in this material safety data sheet is based upon available data and believed to be correct. Toluene may be harmful to the human fetus based on positive test results with laboratory animals. From this site, you can search, view, print and download msdss for selected exxon, esso and mobil products. Toluene can be used as an octane booster in gasoline fuels for internal combustion engines as well as jet fuel. In case of skin contact wash off with soap and plenty of water. Extreme exposure such as intentional inhalation may cause.
Pocket guide to chemical hazards components type value toluene cas 108883 stel 560 mgm3 150 ppm twa 375 mgm3 100 ppm biological limit values acgih biological exposure indices. Firstaid measures general advice if symptoms persist, call a physician. This material safety data sheet msds is issued by the supplier in accordance with national standards and guidelines from the australian safety and compensation council ascc, formerly national occupational health and safety commission nohsc. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in section 8. Methylbenzene toluol phenylmethane other means of identification.
Toluene should be kept away from incompatible materials, like oxidizing agents. The users attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Toluene safety tips from msds experts msdsonline msdsonline. Product and company identification common name toluene. Whether you use toluene at work or in household products, safety is of the utmost importance when handling this hazardous chemical. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to.
Toluene specifications reliance industries limited. Sigmaaldrich 244511 page 3 of 8 suitable extinguishing media use water spray, alcoholresistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. P ag e 5 of 9 msds styrene below the airborne exposure limits. Acgih threshold limit values components type value toluene cas 108883 twa 20 ppm us. Physical and chemical properties molecular formula c6h5ch3. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Chemical product and company identification product. Toluene is listed in the tsca inventory and in sara 3. Comparable central nervous system effects have not been shown to result from occupational exposure to toluene. Page 1 of 10 safety data sheet toluene diisocyanate. You may not have heard of toluene, but youve almost certainly encountered household products that contain this potentially harmful chemical. Some test results have shown that toluene was teratogenic in the absence of maternal toxicity, but the applicability of these results to whmis is unknown.
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