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