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International Chemical Safety Cards

TOLUENE=20

ICSC: 0078=20

TOLUENE
Methylbenzene
Toluol
C₆H₅CH_{3/C₇H₈
Molecular=20
mass: 92.1}CAS # 108-88-3
RTECS # XS5250000
ICSC #=20 0078
UN # 1294
EC # 601-021-00-3

TYPES=20 OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE=20 HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION =	FIRST = AID/ FIRE=20 FIGHTING
FIRE=20	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO=20 smoking.	Powder,=20 AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are=20 explosive.	Closed system, ventilation,=20 explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent = build-up=20 of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use = compressed=20 air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire:=20 keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. =

EXPOSURE		STRICT=20 HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! =
INHALATION	Dizziness.=20 Drowsiness. Headache. = Nausea. Unconsciousness. =	Ventilation,=20 local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial=20 respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.=20
SKIN	Dry=20 skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and=20 then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical = attention.=20
EYES	Redness.=20 Pain.	Safety=20 goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for=20 several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), = then=20 take to a doctor.
INGESTION	Abdominal=20 pain. Burning sensation (further see Inhalation). =	Do not eat, drink, or smoke=20 during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of=20 activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce = vomiting. Refer=20 for medical attention.

SPILLAGE=20 DISPOSAL

STORAGE=20

PACKAGING=20 & LABELLING

Collect leaking=20 liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in = sand or=20 inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away = into=20 sewer (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing=20 apparatus).

Fireproof.=20 Separated from strong oxidants.

F=20 symbol
Xn symbol
R: 11-20
S: = (2-)16-25-29-33
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN=20 Packing Group: II

SEE=20 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC:=20 0078

Prepared=20 in the context of cooperation between the = International=20 Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of = the=20 European Communities =A9 IPCS CEC 1993=20 =

International Chemical Safety Cards

TOLUENE=20

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PHYSICAL=20 STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS = LIQUID ,=20 WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL=20 DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier = than air=20 and may travel along the ground; distant ignition = possible. As=20 a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic = charges can=20 be generated.

CHEMICAL=20 DANGERS:
Reacts violently with = strong=20 oxidants causing fire and = explosion=20 hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 50=20 ppm; 188 mg/m³ (as TWA) (skin) (ACGIH = 1993-1994).=20 =

ROUTES=20 OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can = be absorbed=20 into the body by inhalation, through the skin and = by ingestion.=20

INHALATION = RISK:
A=20 harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather = quickly=20 on evaporation of this substance at 20=B0C.=20

EFFECTS OF = SHORT-TERM=20 EXPOSURE:
The=20 substance irritates the eyes and the = respiratory=20 tract. Exposure could cause central = nervous=20 system depression. Exposure at high = levels may=20 result in cardiac dysrhythmia, unconsciousness and = death.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR=20 REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may = cause=20 dermatitis. The substance may have effects = on the=20 central nervous system , resulting in = decreased=20 learning ability and psychological disorders. Animal tests show that this substance=20 possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. =

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling=20 point: 111=B0C
Melting point: = -95=B0C
Relative=20 density (water =3D 1): = 0.87
Solubility=20 in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa = at=20 20=B0C: 2.9
Relative vapour density (air = =3D 1):=20 3.2

Relative=20 density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20=B0C (air =3D = 1):=20 1.06
Flash point: 4=B0C = c.c.=B0C
Auto-ignition=20 temperature: 480=B0C
Explosive limits, = vol% in air:=20 1.1-7.1
Octanol/water partition = coefficient as=20 log Pow: = 2.69

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic = medical=20 examination is indicated.=20

Transport = Emergency=20 Card: TEC (R)-31
NFPA Code: H 2; F 3; R 0;=20 =

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC:=20 0078	TOLUENE
=A9 IPCS, CEC, 1993=20 =

IMPORTANT LEGAL=20 NOTICE:

Neither the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting=20 on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use = which=20 might be made of this information. This card contains the = collective=20 views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect = in all=20 cases all the detailed requirements included in national = legislation=20 on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the = cards with=20 the relevant legislation in the country of use.=20 =