| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Methylbenzene | 【Synonyms】
Methylbenzene
Phenyl methane
Toluol | 【CAS】
108-88-3 | 【Formula】
C7H8 | 【Molecular Weight】
92.14 | 【EINECS】
203-625-9 | 【RTECS】
XS5250000 | 【RTECS Class】
Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant | 【Merck】
12,9667 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
635760 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-05-00-00766 | 【EC Index Number】
601-021-00-3 | 【EC Class】
Highly flammable; Harmful |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Clear, colorless liquid with a benzene-like odor. | 【Solubility in water】
0.5 g/L (20 C) | 【Melting Point】
-95 | 【Boiling Point】
110.6 | 【Vapor Pressure】
22 (20 C) | 【Density】
0.867 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【pKa/pKb】
40(at 25℃) (pKa) | 【Partition Coefficient】
2.73 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
38.01 kj/mol | 【Heat Of Combustion】
-3910.3 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
In the manufacture of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, explosives, dyes, and many other organic compounds, as a solvent for paints, lacquers, gums, resins, in the extraction of various principles from plants, as gasoline additive. | 【Saturation Concentration】
2.9% (20 C) | 【Vapor Density】
3.14 | 【Odor threshold】
2.14 ppm | 【Refractive Index】
1.4967 (20 C) |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. | 【Skin】
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. | 【Handling】
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of overexposure may include fatigue, confusion, headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Peculiar skin sensations (e. g. pins and needles) or numbness may be produced. Very high concentrations may cause unconsciousness and death. | 【Skin】
Causes irritation. May be absorbed through skin. | 【Eyes】
Causes severe eye irritation with redness and pain. | 【Ingestion】
Swallowing may cause abdominal spasms and other symptoms that parallel over-exposure from inhalation. Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. | 【Hazards】
Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 11 20 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 16 25 29 33 | 【UN (DOT)】
1294 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | 【Respirators】
A half-face organic vapor respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece organic vapor respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. | 【Exposure Effects】
Reports of chronic poisoning describe anemia, decreased blood cell count and bone marrow hypoplasia. Liver and kidney damage may occur. Repeated or prolonged contact has a defatting action, causing drying, redness, dermatitis. Exposure to toluene may affect the developing fetus. | 【Exposure limit(s)】
OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm C 300 ppm 500 ppm (10-minute maximum peak) NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (560 mg/m3) NIOSH IDLH: 500 ppm | 【Poison Class】
4 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
7 | 【Autoignition】
422 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. | 【Upper exp. limit】
819 | 【Lower exp. limit】
3.3 | 【Fire Potential】
Flammable liquid and vapor. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Use water spray to disperse the gas/vapor. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Use water spray to reduce vapors, do not put water directly on leak, spill area or inside container. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
1 | 【Incompatibilities】
Acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane). | 【Stability】
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Containers may burst when heated. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | 【Combustion Products】
Moderately dangerous; when heated, emits toxic fumes which can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. |
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