MATERIAL
Linde Gas LLC (216) 642-6600
LindeGAS, LLC (216) 642-6600
AGA Gas INC. SAFETY
P.O. Box 94737 WOODS BLVD
P.O. Box 94737
6055 ROCKSIDE DATA SHEET
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
P.O. BOX 94737
www.us.lindegas.com
www.us.lindegas.com
CLEVELAND, OH 44101-4737 No. 64
PRODUCT NAME CAS #
108-88-3
Toluene (See Note on Page 4)
DOT I.D. No.:
UN 1294 (RQ 1,000/454)
TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS
Toluene, Methyl Benzene; Toluol DOT Hazard Class:
Class 3, Packing Group II
CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS
Formula
C7H8
Toluene or Methyl Benzene
ISSUE DATES AND REVISIONS Chemical Family:
Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Revised January 1995
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXPOSURE LIMIT
50 Molar PPM with skin notation (ACGIH 1994-1995). OSHA 1993 8 Hr. TWA = 200 Molar PPM; acceptable
ceiling concentration = 300 Molar PPM with an acceptable max. peak of 500 Molar PPM (for 10 mine )
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation of the vapors may cause headache, dizziness, euphoria, muscle weakness, and eventual
unconsciousness.
Skin and eye contact: Repeated exposure causes defatting and drying. Irritant to eyes.
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
It may act as a depressant on the central nervous system.
NTP carcinogenesis study 鈥渙n test.鈥?
IARC and OSHA do not list toluene as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen.
Persons in ill health where such illness would be aggravated by exposure to toluene should not be allowed
to work with or handle this product.
RECOMMENDED FIRST AID TREATMENT
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IS MANDATORY IN ALL CASES-OF OVEREXPOSURE TO TOLUENE.
RESCUE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Inhalation: Conscious persons should be assisted to an uncontaminated area and inhale fresh air. Quick
removal from the contaminated area is most important. Unconscious persons should be moved to an
uncontaminated area given assisted respiration and supplemental oxygen. Further treatment should be
symptomatic and supportive.
Skin and eye contact: Wash with copious quantities of water. Flush eyes with water. Part eyelids to assure
complete flushing.
Information contained in this material safety data sheet is offered without charge for use by technically qualified personnel at their discretion and
risk. All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests and data which we believe to be reliable, but
the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed and no warranty of any kind is made with respect thereto. This information is not intended
as a license to operate under or a recommendation to practice or infringe any patent of this Company or others covering any process, composition
of matter or use.
Since the Company shall have no control of the use of the product described herein, the Company assumes no liability for loss or damage incurred
from the proper or improper use of such product.
TOLUENE
HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, OR GASES
Toluene is flammable in air.
PHYSICAL DATA (FOR PURE TOLUENE)
BOILING POINT LIQUID DENSITY AT BOILING POINT
@ 60掳F (15.5 C) = 54.31 lb/ft3 (870 kg/m3)
231掳F (110.6掳C)
VAPOR PRESSURE GAS DENSITY AT 70掳F. 1 atm
@ 60掳F (15.5掳C) = .1895 lb/ft3 (3.04 kg/m3)
@ 100掳F (37.8掳C) = 1.03 psia (7.1 kPa)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER FREEZING POINT
Negligible -139掳F (-95掳C)
EVAPORATION RATE SPECIFIC GRAVITY (AIR=1)
(Butyl acetate = 1) = >1 @ 60掳F (15.5掳C) = 2.5
Water white liquid with aromatic odor; Specific gravity (H20=1) @ 60/60掳F = 0.872
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA (FOR PURE TOLUENE)
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
FLASH POINT (Method used) FLAMMABLE LIMITS % BY VOLUME (See Page 4)
LEL 1.2 UEL 7.1
40掳F (4.4掳C) Unknown
ELECTRICAL CLASSIFICATION
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Class 1, Group not specified
Water (foam), dry chemical, carbon dioxide
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
If possible, stop flow of toluene. Use water spray to cool surrounding containers.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None
REACTIVITY DATA (FOR PURE TOLUENE)
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable None
X
Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid)
Oxygen, other oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur
None
Will Not Occur X
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Evacuate all personnel from affected area. Use appropriate protective equipment. If leak is in user鈥檚
equipment, be certain to purge piping with an inert gas prior to attempting repairs. If leak is in container or
container valve, contact your closest supplier location or call the emergency telephone number listed herein.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
not attempt to dispose of waste or unused quantities. Return in the shipping container properly labeled, with
any valve outlet plugs or caps secured and valve protection cap in place to your suppAier. For emergency
disposal assistance, contact your closest supplier location or call the emergency telephone number listed
herein.
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TOLUENE
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION (FOR PURE TOLUENE)
Positive pressure air line with mask or self-contained breathing apparatus should be
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
(Specify type)
available for emergency use.
VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST SPECIAL
N/A
To prevent accumulation above the TWA
Hood with forced ventilation MECHANICAL (Gen.) OTHER
In accordance with electrical codes N/A
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Butyl rubber, PVC or polyethylene
EYE PROTECTION
Safety goggles or glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety shoes, safety shower, eyewash 鈥渇ountain鈥?
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS* (FOR PURE TOLUENE)
SPECIAL LABELING INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: Toluene DOT Hazard Class: Class 3, Packing Group II
DOT Shipping Label: Flammable Liquid I.D. No.: UN 1294 (RQ 1,000/454)
SPECIAL HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS
Use only in well-ventilated areas. Valve protection caps must remain in place unless container is secured
with valve outlet piped to use point. Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder
movement. Use a pressure reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to lower pressure (<3,000 psig)
piping or systems. Do not heat cylinder by any means to increase the discharge rate of product from the
cylinder. Use a check valve or trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the cylinder.
For additional handling recommendations, consult Compressed Gas Association鈥檚 Pamphlet P-1.
SPECIAL STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Protect cylinders from physical damage. Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area of noncombustible
construction away from heavily trafficked areas and emergency exits. Do not allow the temperature where
cylinders are stored to exceed 125F (52C). Cylinders should be stored upright and firmly secured to prevent
falling or being knocked over. Full and empty cylinders should be segregated. Use a 鈥渇irst in - first out鈥?
inventory system to prevent full cylinders being stored for excessive periods of time. Post 鈥淣o Smoking or
Open Flames鈥? signs in the storage or use area. There should be no sources of ignition in the storage or use
area.
For additional storage recommendations, consult Compressed Gas Association鈥檚 Pamphlet P-1.
SPECIAL PACKAGING RECOMMENDATIONS
Toluene is compatible with most common materials of construction.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS OR PRECAUTIONS
Earth-ground and bond all lines and equipment associated with the toluene system. Electrical equipment
should be non-sparking or explosion proof. Compressed gas cylinders should not be refilled except by
qualified producers of compressed gases. Shipment of a compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled
by the owner or with his (written) consent is a violation of Federal Law (49CFR). (Continued on Paqe 4)
*Various Government Agencies (i.e. Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration
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and others) may have specific regulations concerning the transportation, handling, storage or use of this product which will not be reflected in this
data sheet. The customer should review these regulations to ensure that he is in full compliance.
TOLUENE
PRODUCT NAME: (Continued)
NOTE: Your supplier only offers toluene in low concentrations mixed in diluent (balance) gases. Material safety
data sheets for the balance gas(es) are available from your supplier.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS OR PRECAUTIONS: (Continued)
Always secure cylinders in an upright position before transporting them. NEVER transport cylinders in trunks
of vehicles, enclosed vans, truck cabs or in passenger compartments. Transport cylinders secured in open
flatbed or in open pick-up type vehicles.
Toulene is considered a toxic chemical and is subject to the reporting requirements of SARA, Title III, Section
313.
NFPA 704 NO. for toluene = 2 3 O None
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