MALLINKRODT, INC -- TOLUENE -- 6810-00-281-2002 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TOLUENE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2002
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINKRODT, INC
Address:SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:LO113
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21
Company Name:MALLINKRODT, INC
Address:SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:LO113

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

Ingred Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
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:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN,
    RESPIRATORY OR G.I.TRACTS; CNS EFFECTS. BURNS OF EYES/SKIN
    POSSIBLE. CHRONIC:DRYING OF SKIN, DEFATTING OR DERMATITIS; ANEMIA,
    LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISION. SKIN: REDNESS, BURNS, RASH, ITCHING. INGESTION:
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE LIVER OR KIDNEY 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:
    REMOV E CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAPAND WATER. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:896F
Lower Limits:1.27%
Upper Limits:7.1%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, OR CARBON DOXIDE. WATER MAY BE
    USED TO SUPPRESS VAPORS OR FLUSH LIQUID FROM EXPOSURES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLASHBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY OCCUR.
    VAPOR MAY EXPLODE, IF IGNITED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. USE
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS. USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. CONTAIN FREE
    MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE. USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND
    RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN A PPROVED CONTAINER. DO NOT FLUSH
    TO SEWER.
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:STORE OUTSIDE IN A STORAGE LOCKER. STORE AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZING MATERIALS. BOND AND GROUND DURING TRANSFER OPERATIONS.
    USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS WHEN HANDLING. STORE IN NO SMOKING AREAS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER,WORK
    CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
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:=110.6C, 231.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-95.C, -139.F
Vapor Pres:22@20C
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.2(N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH BENZENE-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CONCENTRATED NITRIC OR SULFURIC ACID, HALOGENS
    OR MOLTEN SULPHUR, CERTAIN PLASTICS OR RUBBERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    OTHER UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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