ACCURACY SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CO., INC. -- TOLUENE  -- 6810-00-363-3700
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TOLUENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-363-3700
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ACCURACY SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT CO., INC.
Address:17 PINEY PARK ROAD
City:ASHEVILLE
State:NC
ZIP:23806
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-251-9092
Emergency Phone Num:704-251-9092
CAGE:90879
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:A AND M THERMOMETER CORP ACCURACY SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
    DIV
Address:17 PINEY PARK RD
Box:City:ASHEVILLE
State:NC
ZIP:28806
Country:US
Phone:800-685-9211
CAGE:90879

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

Ingred Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 7.53 ML/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGEST- PULMONARY ASPIRATION
    HAZARD IF SWALLOWED AND VOMITING OCCURS. EYE- CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    MODERATE TO SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALE- IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE,
    CNS. CHRONIC: INHALE- REPEATED EXCE SSIVE EXPOSURES MAY CAUSE
    CHRONIC, ADVERSE SYSTEMIC EFFECTS. SKIN- MODERATE IRRITATION AND
    DEFATTING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, LOSS OF BALANCE AND COORDINATION,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COMA, RESPIRATORY FAILURE AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:REMOVE  CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.  INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
    FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
    PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION AND
    FLAMMABLES. ABSORB SPILL ON SAND, EARTH OR VERMICULITE. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE. ALLOW TO EVAPORATE. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
    USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR
    INDUSTRIAL USE  ONLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
    CARTRIDGE AND DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29
    CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/ WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR
    SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
    LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. WEAR
    IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=111.1C, 232.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-95.C, -139.F
Vapor Pres:36.7
Vapor Density:3.14
Spec Gravity:0.87
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, REFRACTIVE LIQUID WITH BENZENE-LIKE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND ASPHYXIANTS. NONE
    SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. ATOMIZE
    INTO AN INCINERATOR PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.
    COMBUSTION MAY BE IMPRO VED BY MIXING W/ MORE FLAMMABLE SOLVENT.

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