MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- TOLUENE  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TOLUENE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:TOLUENE
CAS:108-88-3
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, lack of sense of smell, metallic taste, nausea,
    headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, tingling sensation,
    dilated pupils, kidney damage, liver damage, nerve damage LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: ringing in the ears, stomach pain, chest pain, irregular
    heartbeat, fainting, menstrual disorders, blood disorders, liver
    enlargement, paralysis, reproductive effects, brain damage, coma
    SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
    same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT
    TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), tearing LONG TERM
    EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in other
    routes of exposure, symptoms of drunkenness, lung congestion LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: reproductive effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local
    poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
    unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
    keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
    unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.
    NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric lavage.

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

Flash Point:39 F (4 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:896 F (480 C)
Lower Limits:1.2%
Upper Limits:7.1%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
    regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
    spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. The vapor is heavier
    than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources
    and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. Electrostatic
    discharges may be generated by flow or agitation resulting in
    ignition or explosion.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
    regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Protect from physical
    damage. Store outside or in a detached building. Store with
    flammable liquids. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
    Grounding and bonding required. Store in a tightly closed
    container. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep separated from
    incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 500 ppm Any
    chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
    powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
    Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic
    vapor canister. Any supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
    canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing
    apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
    Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
    and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
    in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation
    equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations
    of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
    limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 TOLUENE: 200 ppm OSHA TWA 300 ppm OSHA ceiling 500 ppm OSHA peak 10
    minute(s) 100 ppm (377 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338,
    June 30, 1993) 150 ppm (565 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR
    35338, June 30, 1993) 50 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 100 ppm (375 mg/m3)
    NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) 150 ppm (560 mg/m3) NIOSH
    recommended STEL

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

Boiling Pt:232 F (111 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-139 F (-95 C)
Vapor Pres:22 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:3.14
Spec Gravity:0.8669
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:2.24 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.05% @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid APPEARANCE:clear
    COLOR:colorless ODOR:distinct odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon, hydrocarbons Thermal decomposition products: oxides of
    carbon, hydrocarbons
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

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

Toxicological Information:TOLUENE: IRRITATION DATA: 300 ppm eyes-human;
    435 mg skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg skin-rabbit moderate; 20 mg/24
    hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 870 ug eyes-rabbit mild; 2 mg/24
    hour(s) eyes-rabbit severe; 100 mg/30 second(s) rinsed eyes-rabbit
    mild TOXICITY DATA: 49 gm/m3/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 14100
    ul/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 636 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS:
    IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal Evidence Suggesting Lack of
    Carcinogenicity, Group 3; ACGIH: A4 -Not Classifiable as a Human
    Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye ACUTE
    TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion Slightly Toxic:
    inhalation, dermal absorption TARGET ORGANS: nervous system
    MUTAGENIC DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available.
    ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects. Stimulants
    such as epinephrine may induce ventricular fibrillation.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 8110 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Coho salmon,silver salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
    INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY: 6000 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization)
    Water flea (Daphnia magna) ALGAL TOXICITY: 9400 ug/L 8 hour(s) EC50
    (Growth) Green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum)  FATE AND
    TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 1716 ug/L 6 hour(s) BCF (Residue)
    Water flea (Daphnia magna) 1.5 ug/L

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
    262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U220. Dispose in accordance with
    all applicable regulations.

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

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Toluene ID NUMBER: UN1294 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
    GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

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

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: Yes  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   TOLUENE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	TOLUENE: 1000LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS SAFETY
    (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65:  Known to the
    state of California to cause the following: TOLUENE Developmental
    toxicity (Jan 01, 1991)

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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