SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. -- TOLUENE,TECHNICAL -- 6810-00-290-0046 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TOLUENE,TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:10/28/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-290-0046
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:4704 SHANK ROAD
Box:490
City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77581
Info Phone Num:713-485-5377
Emergency Phone Num:713-485-5377
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:4W432
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
Address:4704 SHANK ROAD
Box:City:PEARLAND
State:TX
ZIP:77588-0490
Country:US
Phone:281-485-5377
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-NG36
CAGE:4W432

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

Ingred Name:TOLUENE
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-2
ACGIH TLV:188 MG/M3;50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE & SKIN-PRIMARY IRRITATION
    TO SKIN, DEFATTINGG, DERMATITIS. ABSORPTION THRU SKIN INCREASES
    EXPOSURE. LIQUID CAN CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. WASH THOROUGHLU AFTER
    HANDLING. INHALATION-IRRITATES RES PIRATORY TRACT. ACUTE
    OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. VAPOR
    HARMFUL ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS, BLOOD,
    NERVES, LIVER & LUNGS. SWALLOWING-HARMFUL OR FATAL	IF SWALLOWED.
    CHRONIC: CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS, BLOOD,
    NERVES, LIVER AND LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT HAS NO CARCINOGENS LISTED
    BY IARC, NTP, NIOSH, OSHA OR ACGIH, AS OF THIS DATE, GREATER OR
    EQUAL TO 0.1%.
Effects of Overexposure:PRIMARY IRRITATION TO EYES, REDNESS, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISION. SWALLOWING CAN CAUSE ABDOMINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SEVERE SKIN, LIVER OR
    KIDNEY PROBLEMS SHOULD AVOID USE.

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN & GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
    THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. (DISCARD C ONTAMINATED SHOES). INHALATION-REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY! SWALLOWING -CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. HAVE PATIENT LIE DOWN & KEEP WARM. VOMITING MAY
    LEAD TO PNEUMONITIS, WHICH MAY BE FATAL.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=7.C, 44.6F
Autoignition Temp:=536.C, 996.8F
Lower Limits:1.4
Extinguishing Media:NFPA CLASS B EXTINGUISHERS(CARBON DIOXIDE OR
    FOAM)FOR CLASS 1 B LIQUID FIRES
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE ON FIRE BUT CAN
    PROTECT FIRE-FIGHTERS & COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS.USE FOG NOZZLES IF
    WATER IS USED. DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRESPACE WITHOUT FULL BUNKER
    GEAR(HELMET WITH FAC E SHIELD,BUNKER COATS,GLOVES & RUBBER BOOTS).
    USE NIOSH APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE! KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS,HEAT,SPARKS,ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT & OPEN
    FLAME.CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.
    APPLYING TO HOT SURFACES REQUIRES  SPECIAL PRECAUTIONSEMPTY
    CONTAINER VERY HAZARDOUS! CONTINUE ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS!

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP SPILL AT SOURCE. DIKE AREA AND CONTAIN.
    CLEAN UP REMAINDER WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS. MOP UP AND DISPOSE OF.
    PERSONS WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION SHOULD BE KEPT FROM AREA UNTIL
    CLEANED UP.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 49C/120F. STORE
    LARGE AMOUNTS IN STRUCTURES MADE FOR OSHA CLASS IB LIQUIDS. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED AND UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT
    LEAKAGE. ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS, HEA T, SPARKS, ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
    & OPEN FLAMES. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR OR SPRAY MIST. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN. WEAR OSHA STANDRAD GOGGLES
    OR FACE SHIELD. CONSULT SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER. WEAR GLOVES,
    SPRON & FOOTWARE IMPER VIOUS TO THIS MATERIAL. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE
    RESUE. AVOID FREE FALL OF LIQUID. GROUND CONTAINERS WHE N
    TRANSFERRING.

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

Respiratory Protection:VENTILATE TO KEEP VAPORS OF THIS MATERIAL BELOW
    25PPM. IF OVER TLV, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29CFR1910.134,USE NIOSH
    APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.CONSULT SAFETY EQUIPMENT SU PPLIER. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
    EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NECESSARY; MECHANICAL(GENERAL): ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES
Eye Protection:OSHA STANDARD GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APRON AND FOOTWEAR IMPERVIOUS TO THIS
    MATERIAL. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT FLAME FLAME, CUT, SAW, DRILL, BRAZE OR WELD. EMPTY CONTAINERS
    VERY HAZARDOUS! CONTINUE ALL LABEL PRECAUTIONS!

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=110.C, 230.F
B.P. Text:111-232
Vapor Pres:23.0
Vapor Density:3.2
Volatile Org Content %:100
Spec Gravity:.870
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:AROMATIC, LIQUID, WATER-WHITE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ISOLATE FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS PERMANGANATES,CHROMATES &
    PEROXIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ISOLATE FROM
    OXIDIZERS,HEAT,SPARKS,ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT & OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE FROM
    BURNING.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOLUENE: LOWEST KNOWN LD50 (ORAL) 3000 MG/KG,
    RAT.  LOWEST KNOWN LC50 (VAPOR) 5300 PPM, MICE. LOWEST KNOWN LD50
    (SKIN) 4000 MG/KG, RABBIT. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: 50 PPM (FRESHLY
    PREPARED).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF OBSERVING LOCAL, STATE,
    AND FEDERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLLUTION LAWS. IF QUESTIONS EXIST,
    CONTACT THE APPROPIATE AGENCIES.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT SHIPPING NAME: TOLUENE, 3, UN1294, PG-II.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:TOLUENE, 108-88-3, 100%, (311,312,313,RCRA),
    RQ=1000 LBS. SECTION 311/312 HAZARDS: ACUTE HEALTH, FIRE.
Federal Regulatory Information:TOLUENE IS AN EPA HAZARDOUS AIR
    POLLUTANT.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT
    CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
    TO CAUSE CANCER & REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: BENZENE, TOLUENE.

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