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Material Safety Data Sheet
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment Transport Symbol
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name ANSI Sample MSDS
Product code DEMO00004
Chemical Name Toluene
Common Name Toluene
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Recommended use Not available
Manufacturer ABC Company
123 Chemical Lane
Hazardous, Ontario
Supplier No information available
Emergency telephone number CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300; (703) 527-3887
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview Flammable. Vapours may cause flash fire or explosion. Harmful by inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to skin.
Appearance, Color and Odor Clear colourless Liquid. Benzene Odour.
OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Principle Routes of Exposure Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Acute effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Skin Moderately irritating to the skin. Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and
produce dermatitis.
Inhalation Vapours may be irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by
ingestion. Ingestion causes irritation of upper respiratory system and gastrointestinal
disturbance.
Chronic effects Not available
See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Aggravated Not available.
by Exposure
Interactions with other chemicals Not available
Potential environmental effects Not available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Toluene 108-88-3 90-100
See Section 8 of this MSDS for exposure guidelines.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15
minutes, while holding the eyelids open. Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off all
contaminated clothing immediately. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before
re-use. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, rinse mouth and repeat
administration of water. Call a physician immediately.
Notes to physician Not available.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties Not available
Suitable extinguishing media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable extinguishing media Not available
Specific hazards arising from the Flammable. Flash back possible over considerable distance.
chemical
Protective equipment and Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance.
precautions for firefighters
NFPA
Health 2
Flammability 3
Instability 0
Special Hazard
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Remove all sources of ignition. Pay attention to
flashback. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental precautions Not available.
Methods for containment Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical
waste container.
Methods for clean-up Prevent product from entering drains. Keep in properly labelled containers. Clean
contaminated surface thoroughly.
Other information Not applicable
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Flammable. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Can
accumulate static charge. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
and clothing. Keep in properly labelled containers. Handle and open container with
care. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep
away from incompatibles.
Storage Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry,
cool and well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Toluene 50 ppm 200 ppm
Occupational exposure controls
Engineering controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin protection Solvent-resistant apron and boots.
Respiratory protection When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators.
General hygiene measures Not available.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance, Color and Odor Clear, colourless, Liquid., Benzene, Odour.
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Toluene Not available Not available Not available
CHRONIC TOXICITY
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a
carcinogen.
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC: NTP: OSHA
Toluene A4 - Not Classifiable as a Group 3 - Not classifiable Not Listed Not Listed
Human Carcinogen as to its carcinogenicity to
humans
Irritation Irritating to eyes and skin.
Corrosivity Not available
Sensitization Not available
Neurological effects Not available
Mutagenic effects Animal experiments showed mutagenic and teratogenic effects.
Reproductive effects Not available
Developmental effects Not available
Target Organ effects Not available
Other adverse effects No information available
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity Not available
Persistence/Degradability Not available
Bioaccumulation/Accumulation Not available
Mobility in Environmental Media Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging Not available
US EPA Waste Number No data available
Chemical Name RCRA
Toluene U220
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US Hazardous Materials Regulation (DOT 49CFR)
Proper shipping name TOLUENE
Hazard Class 3
UN-No UN1294
Packing group II
Reportable Quantity (RQ) 1 000 lbs
CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
(TDG)
Proper shipping name TOLUENE
Hazard Class 3
UN-No UN1294
Packing group II
MEXICO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATION
Proper shipping name TOLUENE
Hazard Class 3
UN-No UN1294
Packing group II
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
(IATA)
UN-No UN1294
Proper shipping name TOLUENE
Hazard Class 3
Packing group II
ERG Code 3L
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS
(IMDG)
Proper shipping name TOLUENE
Hazard Class 3
UN-No UN1294
Packing group II
EmS No. F-E, S-D
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
USA
TSCA Inventory All ingredients in the product are present on the TSCA
inventory.
SARA Title III
CERCLA Hazardous Substances RQ 1 000 lbs
SARA Section 311/312
Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
Fire Hazard Yes
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
California Proposition 65 This product contains the following Proposition 65
chemicals: Toluene
State Right-to-Know
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania
Toluene X X X
CANADA
DSL Inventory All ingredients in the product are present on Canada's Domestic Substances List
(DSL).
WHMIS Hazard Class: B2 Flammable liquid
D2A Very toxic materials
D2B Toxic materials
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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