Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Toluene

1. Identification

Product Name: Toluene

CAS No: 108-88-3

Synonyms: Tol; Methylbenzene

Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals

Uses Advised Against: Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use

Supplier: Fisher Scientific Company / Acros Organics

Emergency Contact: US: 001-800-227-6701 | Europe: +32 14 57 52 11

2. Hazard Identification

Signal Word: Danger

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
ComponentCAS NoWeight %
Toluene108-88-3≤ 100
4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Rinse with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash with water for 15 minutes, seek medical advice if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air, provide artificial respiration if needed, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, call physician immediately.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties
AppearanceColorless liquid
OdorAromatic
Boiling Point111 °C
Flash Point4 °C
Autoignition Temperature535 °C
Density0.866 g/cm³
Water Solubility0.5 g/L @ 20 °C
15. Regulatory Information

SARA 313: Subject to reporting requirements

CERCLA: Reportable Quantity 1000 lb

California Proposition 65: Developmental toxin