=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:TOLUENE,TOLULO,METHYLBENZENE,T 324,T 313
NIIN:00-257-2486
MSDS Number: BDPHW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:TOLUENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:S, 50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 5,000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- MODERATELY TOXIC BY INGESTION.
    SLIGHTLY TOXIC BY INHALATION & DERMAL ABSORPTION. CNS DEPRESSANT,
    NEUROTOXIN & POISONING. MAY EFFECTS HEART, LIVER, KIDNEY & BLOOD.
    ALCOHOL MAY ENHANCE TOXIC EFFE CTS. MAY IRRITATE EYES,
    SKIN/RESPIRATORY TRACT BY CONTACT/INHALATION. CHRONIC- DERMATITIS,
    CONJUNCTIVITIS, HEPATOMEGALY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,
    HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, WEAKNESS, CONFUSION,
    IMPAIRED COORDIANTION, DILATED PUPILS, INSOMNIA, DRYING SKIN,
    CORNEAL BURNS & LESIONS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED:REM OVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IFNEEDED. ORAL:DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD
    BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:896F
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:7.1
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
    AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED+PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.FOR MASSIVE FIRE,USE
    UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER.MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR, CAN TRAVEL A
    LONG DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASHBACK. WATER MAY BE
    INEFFECTIVE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. PICK UP SPILL WITH
    NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND. PLACE IN CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT LIQU ID FROM ENTERING SEWERS, WATERWAYS OR
    LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
    FROM HEAT, FLAMES & INCOMPATIBLES. OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFERRED. FOR
    INSIDE USE STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUID STOREROOM.
Other Precautions:"EMPTY" CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE AND CAN BE
    DANGEROUS. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL OR
    EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS. THEY MAY EXPLODE AND
    CAUSE INJURY/DEATH. AV OID REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN A CONFINED AREA OR FIGHTING FIRE,
    USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE, OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOFGGLES(NO CONTACT LENSES)
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    REPEATEE OR PROLONGED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE AND
    LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DUE TO LOW ELECTROCONDUCTIVITY OF THE SUBSTANCE, FLOW OR AGITATION MAY
    GENERATE ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES RESULTING IN SPARKS WITH POSSIBLE
    IGNITION. VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE. CONTAINERS MAY RUPTU RE
    DUE TO PRESSURE BUILD UP IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR FIRE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:231F,111C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Vapor Pres:22 @ 68F
Vapor Density:3.14
Spec Gravity:0.8669
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.24 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, NITRIC ACID, NITRIC ACID+SULFURIC ACID, SULFURIC
    ACID, ALLYL CHLORIDE+AL, DINITROGEN TETRAFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES HOT SURFACES,
    STATIC ELECTRICITY
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM ACRID SMOKE, IRRITATING
    GASES, CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U220.
    REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 1000 LBS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.

*** END OF RECORD ***