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NIOSH Publication No. 2007-107:School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide
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October 2006
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AppendixAppendix A. Common Safety Symbols
Appendix K. Sample MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheet
1. Product and Company IdentificationProduct Name: TOLUENE
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
3. Hazards IdentificationEmergency Overview DANGER! Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. POISON! May be absorbed through intact skin. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause liver and kidney damage, may affect blood system or central nervous system. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Potential Acute Health Effects
4. First Aid MeasuresEye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eye lids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician immediately. Inhalation: Evacuate victim to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical aid immediately. Ingestion: Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give 2–4 cups of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. 5. Fire Fighting MeasuresFire: Flash point: 4 oC (40 oF) Explosion: Vapor-air concentrations above flammable limits are explosive. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire or explosion. Sensitive to static discharge. Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam. Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by use of water. Water may be used to cool fire surface and protect personnel. Water may also be used to flush spills away from exposures and to dilute spills to non-flammable mixtures. Avoid flushing hydrocarbon into sewers. Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. 6. Accidental Release MeasuresAvoid contact: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all ignition sources. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material such as earth, sand or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer. 7. Handling and StorageHandling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothes. Electrically ground and bond containers when transferring material to avoid static accumulation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire hazard. Separate from incompatibles. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid). Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Protect container against physical damage. Keep container tightly closed. 8. Exposure Controls/Personal ProtectionVentilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Exposure Limits: Toluene:
Personal Respirators (NIOSH/EN 149 Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded a half-face organic vapor respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit. A full-face organic vapor respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact. Eye Protection: Use chemical splash goggles and/or a full face shield. Maintain eyewash fountain facilities in work area. 9. Physical and Chemical PropertiesPhysical State and appearance: Clear, colorless liquid. 10. Stability and ReactivityStability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Containers may burst when heated. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. Incompatibilities: Heat, flame, strong oxidizers, nitric and sulfuric acids; will attack some forms of plastics, rubber, coatings. Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles. 11. Toxicological InformationToxicological Data:
Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector. Reproductive Toxicity: Has shown some evidence of reproductive effects in laboratory animals. 12. Ecological InformationEnvironmental Fate: When released into the soil, this material may evaporate and is microbiologically biodegradable. When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released into water, this material may evaporate and biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released into the air, this material may be moderately degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. Environmental Toxicity: No data available, however this material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life. 13. Disposal ConsiderationsWaste material should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from Federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with Federal, State and local requirements. 14. Transport InformationDomestic (Land, U.S. D.O.T.) Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE Canada TDG Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE 15. Regulatory InformationCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NFPA Rating: Health – 2; Fire – 3; Reactivity – 0 Carcinogenicity Lists: No Section 313 Supplier Notification: This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of SARA TITLE III Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372:
16. Other InformationLabel Hazard WarningPOISON! DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR HARMFUL. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLOOD SYSTEM, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. Label PrecautionsKeep away from heat, sparks and flame. Label First AidAspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases call a physician immediately. References: Upon request
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