Toluene toxic hazard properties

Properties Colorless liquid. Bp 119C, d 0.873 (20/ 20C), refr index 1.4153 (25C), flash p 80F (26.6C) (TCC). Miscible with water, ethanol, toluene, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, hexane, and ether. Hazard Flammable, moderate fire risk. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. 

CSPE-based compositions for coatings are traditionally produced with application of aromatic solvents (xylene, toluene, etc.) characterized by high toxicity and explosion and fire hazards. These properties interfere with application of conventional coatings. Moreover, the polymer concentration in such compositions cannot exceed 20%. 

Reguiatory SARA 311/312 fire hazard, 313 nonreportable Properties BIk. vise, liq. mild odor sol. in acetone, toluene, ethyl ether, CCI, hydrolyzes in water sp.gr. 1.100 vapor pressure < 1.33 hPa (20 C) m.p. < 0 C b.p. > 150 C flash pt. (PMCC) 55 C Toxicology Hydrolyzes in stomach to form ethanol ing. may cause dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, abdominal discomfort, coma, etc. may cause minor skin irritation, itching, si. local redness TSCA listed Environmental Expected to be resist, to rapid biodegradation may create offensive odor expected to be toxic to fish avoid discharge to sewers and natural waters... 

Properties Water-wh. liq. sol. in alcohol, acetone, toluene insol. in water, petrol, naphtha m.w. 154.10 dens. 1.120-1.125 (25/40 C) flash pt. (COC) HOC ref. index 1.429 Toxicology Toxic and corrosive strong irritant to skin and tissue TSCA listed Precaution DOT Corrosive material combustible when exposed to heat or flame Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Heated to decomp., emits highly toxic fumes of POx Uses Catalyst in coatings, inks, for appliance, automotive, floor, furniture, paper, and other... 

Synonyms Bis (dodecyloxycarbonylethyl) sulfide Didodecyl 3,3 -thiodipropionate Dilauryl 3,3 -thiodipropionate DLT DLTDP DLTP LTDP Propionic acid, 3,3 -thiodi, didodecyl ester Thiobis (dodecyl propionate) 3,3 -Thiobispropanoic acid, didodecyl ester Thiodipropionic acid dilauryl ester Classification Diester Definition Diester of lauryl alcohol and 3,3 -thiodipropionic acid Empirical C30H58O4S Formula (Ci2H2500CCH2CH2)2S Properties Wh. flakes, sweetish odor sol. in benzene, toluene, acetone, ether, chloroform si. sol. in alcohols, ethyl acetate insol. in water m.w. 514.94 dens. 0.975 m.p. 40 C b.p. 240 C (1 mm) acid no. < 1 flash pt. HOC Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) > 10.3 g/kg no known toxicity eye irritant TSCA listed Precaution Combustible Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes thermal decomp, prods. SOx... 

Benzene. Benzene can damage bone marrow it causes various blood disorders, and its effects may lead to leukemia. Benzene is considered a serious carcinogenic hazard. It is absorbed rapidly through the skin and also poisons the liver and kidneys. In addition, benzene is flammable. Because of its toxicity and its carcinogenic properties, benzene should not be used in the laboratory you should use some less dangerous solvent instead. Toluene is considered a safer alternative solvent in procedures that specify benzene. 

In this classification benzene is included in the first group, which is that of the highly hazardous compounds. Consequently in most countries the use of benzene is restricted to those processes where it is essential as a reactant or originates from natural products, such as petroleum derivatives and gasoline. Other aromatic compounds, such as toluene and xylene, also present a relatively high toxicity, but not as much as that of benzene and they do not exhibit strong carcinogenic properties. 

Properties Colorless to amber cl. to si. hazy liq. mild odor sol. in water, IPA, ethanol, 1,1,1-chloroethane, xylene, toluene insol. in heptane, min. spirits m.w. 7800 sp.gr. 1.00 dens. 8.5 Ib/gal vise. 2600 cSt f p. -50 F b.p. > 200 C flash pt. (PMCC) > 149 C 100% act., 15% silicone Toxicology Very low toxicity may cause temporary eye discomfort, mild redness, dryness on direct contact no injury likely from relatively short exposure by inh. swallowing Ig. amts, may cause digestive discomfort TSCA listed Precaution Avoid strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Hydrocarbon decomp, prods., silica HMIS Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0... 

Properties Pale yel. vise. Hq. misc. with water, alcohol, acetone sol. in benzene, toluene m.w. 647 dens. 1.0595 (25/4 C) HLB 13.6 Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) 1800 mg/kg mod. toxic by Ing. TSCA listed Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes... 

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