PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP -- TOLUENE, ACS -- 6810-00-257-2486 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TOLUENE, ACS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-257-2486
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
Info Phone Num:MANUFACTURER OUT OF BUSINESS
Emergency Phone Num:617-542-7341
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:86511
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
Box:City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
Phone:OUT OF BUSINESS
CAGE:86511

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

Ingred Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 5G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOLUENE IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, EYE
    AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. IT IS A CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT AND
    NEUROTOXIN. POISONING MAY AFFECT THE HEART, LIVER, KIDNEY AND
    BLOOD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP
    OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN, MUTAGEN, OR TERATOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: FATIGUE, WEAKNESS, CONFUSION AND
    EUPHORIA. ABSORPTION: DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, DILATED PUPILS.
    INGESTION: LACRIMATION, NERVOUSNESS, MUSCLE FATIGUE, INSOMNIA.
    CONTACT:PARESTHESIA AND DERMATITI S.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE SKIN, KIDNEYS, LIVER
    OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
    INHALATIO N: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION
    IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:997F
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:7.1
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS VOLATILE AND READILY GIVES
    OFF VAPORS WHICH MAY TRAVEL TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH
    BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS IN HEAT OF FIRE MAY EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE UP SMALL SPILLS WITH PAPER TOWEL. WEAR
    GLOVES, GOGGLES & RESPIRATOR. VENTILATE AREA. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR.
    ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DIKE TO RETAIN RUNOFF. VACUUM OR PUMP
    FREE LIQUID. ABSORB RE SIDUE WITH INERT MATERIAL & PLACE IN SALVAGE
    DRUM.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN MATERIAL IS NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM
    IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING. USE RUBBER
    APRON IF NEEDED. HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MIST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON
    LABEL BEFORE USE.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:231F,111C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-139F,-95C
Vapor Pres:22
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:0.866
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. SWEET PUNGENT,
    BENZENE-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHALL
    COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY REGULATIONS. SEND WASTE MATERIAL TO AN APPROVED RECYCLING
    FACILITY IF FEASIBLE. CITY , STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MUST
    BEFOLLOWED.

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