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

MSDS NAME:TOLUENE
NIIN:00-257-2486
MSDS Number: BDPHY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:14422 S-SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: TRACES
OSHA PEL:1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT:5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,CORNEAL
    DAMAGE;SKIN IRRITATION,SCALING,CRACKING OF SKIN;RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION;NARCOSIS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,WEAKNESS,CNS
    EFFECTS,FATIGUE,VOMITING. CHRONIC:CONJUNCTIVITIS & CORNEAL 
    BURNS,DERMATITIS,LOSS OF MEMORY;LIVER,KIDNEY DAMAGE,CNS DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS CONTAINS BENZENE AS A
    CONTAMINANT;A HUMAN CARCINOGEN;USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE CPR/O*2 AND SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER;SEEK
    MEDICAL ADVICE AT ONCE. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER;CALL A P HYSICIAN IF NEEDED;REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:40F/4C (C.C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:896F
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:7.1
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER TO COOL CONTAINERS;USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED;USE REASONABLE CARE;FLAMMABLE
    MATERIAL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
    LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL BELOW THE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=110.6C, 231.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-95.C, -139.F
Vapor Pres:22MMHG
Spec Gravity:0.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.24 (BUT ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (0.05%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID WITH AN AROMATIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,OPEN FLAMES,SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND/OR CO*2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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