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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Highly flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. Use non-sparking handtools.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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| EXPOSURE |
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STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Sore throat. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Dry skin. Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. (Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Evacuate danger area in large spill! Consult an expert in large spill! Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus in large spill.
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EU Classification Symbol: F, Xn R: 11-38-48/20-63-65-67 S: (2-)-36/37-46-62 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1294 NFPA Code: H 2; F 3; R 0; |
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. PHYSICAL DANGERS: The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are formed easily. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Reacts violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4; BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: 50 ppm, 190 mg/m³; H; Peak limitation category: II(4); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. Exposure at high levels may result in cardiac dysrhythmia and unconsciousness. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. Exposure to the substance may enhance hearing damage caused by exposure to noise. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Boiling point: 111°C Melting point: -95°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.87 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 3.8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1 |
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 4°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 480°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-7.1 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.69 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
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| NOTES | |||
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Toluene (EHC 52, 1986)
Toluene (WHO Food Additives Series 16)
TOLUENE (JECFA Evaluation)
Toluene (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)