Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - Toluene

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

Signal Word: Danger

• Highly flammable liquid and vapor
• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
• Causes skin and eye irritation
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness
• Suspected of damaging the unborn child
• May cause organ damage through prolonged exposure

Component	CAS No	Weight %
Toluene	108-88-3	≤ 100

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.

Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Aromatic
Boiling Point	111 °C
Flash Point	4 °C
Autoignition Temperature	535 °C
Density	0.866 g/cm³
Water Solubility	0.5 g/L @ 20 °C

SARA 313: Subject to reporting requirements

CERCLA: Reportable Quantity 1000 lb

California Proposition 65: Developmental toxin