FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

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MSDS #: 824.00
Revision Date: April 2, 2001

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Section 1 � Chemical Product and Company Identification

Toluene

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300

Section 2 � Composition, Information on Ingredients

Toluene
Synonym: methyl benzene
CAS#: 108-88-3

Section 3 � Hazards Identification

Colorless liquid; benzene-like odor. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Severe body tissue irritant. Irritating to lungs. Avoid all Health-2
body tissue contact and inhalation of chemical vapors. Flammability-3
Flammable liquid, dangerous fire risk. Reactivity-2

Exposure-1
Storage-3

0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard

Section 4 � First Aid Measures

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Rinse mouth out with water. Give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activated charcoal mixed with one cup of water. Call a physician or
poison control at once.

Section 5 � Fire Fighting Measures
Class IB Flammable liquid. NFPA CODE
Dangerous fire risk. H-2
Flash Point: 40 F; Explosion Limits: UEL: 7%, LEL: 1%; Autoignition Temperature: 997 F F-3
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-0
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6 � Accidental Release Measures

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent
material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

Section 7 � Handling and Storage

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters, and aldehydes.
Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor Can.
Use and dispense in a hood.

Section 8 � Exposure Controls , Personal Protection

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper
cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
Exposure guidelines: TWA 100 ppm, STEL 150 ppm (OSHA)

FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Toluene

"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"

MSDS #: 824.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: April 2, 2001

Section 9 � Physical and Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid; benzene-like odor. Specific Gravity: 0.866
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, benzene and ether; not in water. Melting Point: -93 C
Formula: C6H5CH3 Boiling Point: 111 C
Formula Weight: 92.14 Vapor Pressure: 22 mm (20 C)

Vapor Density: 3.2

Section 10 � Stability and Reactivity

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
Shelf Life: Good, if stored properly.

Section 11 � Toxicological Information

Acute effects: Toxic, severe irritant, lung irritation, chest pain and ORL-RAT LD50: 636 mg/kg
edema, which may be fatal. IHL-RAT LC50: 26700 ppm/1H
Chronic effects: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: 12124 mg/kg

Target organs: Brain, liver, kidneys, bladder.

N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 � Ecological Information

Data not yet available.

Section 13 � Disposal Considerations

Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method 18b is one option.

Section 14 � Transport Information

Shipping Name: Toluene
Hazard Class: 3, Flammable liquid
UN Number: UN1294

N/A = Not applicable

Section 15 � Regulatory Information

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-625-9), RCRA code U220.

Section 16 � Other Information

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

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