TOLUENE
Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Vieru Cristina
Section 1. Identification
1.1 Company: ROTH
Substance: Toluene ROTISOLV® ≥99,8 %, UV/IR-Grade
Latest revision - 2021-08-18
CAS No: 108-88-3
EC No: 203-625-9
Registration number (REACH) : 01-2119471310-51-xxxx
Index number in CLP Annex VI: 601-021-00-3
1.2 Uses: Laboratory chemical
Laboratory and analytical use
Contraindications: Do not use for products which come into contact with foodstuffs
Do not use for private purposes (household)
1.3 Supplier: Carl Roth GmbH + Co KG
Karlsruhe, Germany
1.4 Emergency phone number: 9 01 809 2166
National Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road Dublin
Section 2. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
2.2 Label elements Pictograms Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Flammable; Irritant Long term H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
Oxidizing sensitizing health hazard repeated exposure
harmful
Section 2. Hazards identification
2.2 Label elements Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction
P405 Store locked up
Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml
Signal word: Danger
2.3 Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT(persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic) or
a vPvB(very persistent and very bioaccumulative)
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Name of substance Toluene/ Toluene ROTISOLV® ≥99,8 %, UV/IR-Grade
Molecular formula C7H8
Molar mass 92,14 g /mol
Section 4. First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General notes
Take off contaminated clothing
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice
Following skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower. In case of skin irritation, consult a physician
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek
medical advice
Following ingestion
Call a physician immediately. In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately (show
directions for use or safety data sheet if possible). Observe aspiration hazard if vomiting occurs
Section 4. First aid measures
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Aspiration hazard
Irritation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Narcosis
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none
Section 5. Firefighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
• water spray
• dry extinguishing powder
• BC-powder carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Unsuitable – water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Combustible Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air
In case of insufficient ventilation and/or in use, may form explosive vapour-air mixture. Solvent
vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Places which are not ventilated /
unventilated below ground level areas such as trenches, conduits and shafts, are prone to the
presence of flammable substances or mixtures.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
• Wear suitable protective equipment (including personal protective equipment referred
to under Section 8 of SDS) to prevent any contamination of skin, eyes and personal clothing
• Avoid vapour/spray breathing and contact with skin, eyes and clothes
Environmental precautions
6.2 Keep away from drains, surface and ground water
Danger of explosion
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
How to contain a spill
Cover the drains
Advice on how to clean up a spill
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents)
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area
Section 7. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Provide sufficient ventilation
Avoid exposure
Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Prevent leakage of vapours into cellars,
flues and ditches
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Ventilation requirements
Use local and general ventilation.
Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Recommended storage temperature: 15 – 25 °C
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)
Country Identifier TWA [pp m] TWA [mg/ m³] STEL [ppm] STEL [mg/ m³] Source
EU IOELV 50 192 100 384 2006/15/ EC
IE OELV 50 192 100 384 S.I. No. 619
of 2001
*STEL Short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and which is related
to a 15- minute period (unless otherwise specified)
*TWA Time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation to a reference
period of 8 hours time-weighted average (unless otherwise specified)
8.2 Exposure controls - Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)
Eye/face protection
Use safety goggle with side protection.
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
8.2 Exposure controls - Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)
Respiratory protection
Protection necessary at aerosol or mist formation.
Type: A (against organic gases and vapours with a boiling point of > 65°C, colour code: Brown)
Skin protection
• hand protection
Wear chemical protection gloves, tested according to EN 374. The times are values from
measurements at 22°C and permanent contact. Increased temperatures (heated substances,
body heat) and reduction of the effective layer thickness by stretching lead to a considerable
reduction of the breakthrough time. If in doubt, contact manufacturer.
• type of material NBR (Nitrile rubber)
• material thickness >0,11 mm
• breakthrough times of the glove material >480 minutes (permeation: level 6)
• other measures
Recommended: recovery periods for skin regeneration; preventive protection (barrier creams/ointments)
Flame-retardant protective clothing.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state liquid
Colour colourless
Odour characteristic
Melting point/freezing point -95 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
Boiling point/initial boiling point 110,6 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
Flammability flammable liquid (GHS criteria)
Lower and upper explosion limit 39 g/m³ - 300 g/m³
1,1 vol% - 7,1 vol%
Flash point 4,4 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
Auto-ignition temperature 480 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
pH (value) not determined
Water solubility 573 mg/l at 25 °C (ECHA)
Vapour pressure 29 hPa at 20 °C
Density 0,87 g /cm³ at 20 °C
Relative vapour density 3,18 (air = 1)
Temperature class (EU- ATEX) Maximum permissible surface temperature on the
equipment: 450°C
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
It's a reactive substance. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
If heated - risk of ignition.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable substance under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of
temperature and pressure.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
10.3
Danger of explosion: Perchlorates, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid, concentrated, Acetic acid
Violent reaction with: Mineral acids, Strong acid, strong oxidizer
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Different rubber articles, plastics
Section 11. Toxicological information
11.1 Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Classification according to GHS (1272/2008/EC, CLP)
Acute toxicity - Shall not be classified as acutely toxic
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Shall not be classified as seriously damaging to the eye or eye irritant
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Shall not be classified as a respiratory or skin sensitizer
Germ cell mutagenicity
Shall not be classified as germ cell mutagenic
Section 11. Toxicological information
11.1 Carcinogenicity
Shall not be classified as carcinogenic
Reproductive toxicity
Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
If inhaled fatigue, narcosis
Section 12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment
Biodegradation
Data are not available
Bioaccumulative potential
Does not significantly accumulate in organisms
Section 13. Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
The substance and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
Dispose content/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains
Waste treatment of containers/packagings
It is a dangerous waste; only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used
13.2 Remarks
Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or national
waste management facilities
Section 14. Transport information
14.1 UN number or ID number
UN 1294
14.2 UN proper shipping name
TOLUENE
14.3 Transport hazard class
3
14.4 Packing group
II
14.5 Environmental hazards
non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dangerous goods regulations
14.6 Special precautions for user
Provisions for dangerous goods (ADR) should be complied within the premises.
Section 14. Transport information
14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk
Danger label 3
IMDG Particulars in the shipper's maritime declaration UN1294, TOLUENE, 3, II, 4,4°C
ICAO-IATA/DGR Particulars in the shipper's aviation declaration UN1294, Toluene, 3, II
ADR/RID/AND Particulars in the road, rail and inland waterway UN1294, TOLUENE, 3, II, (D/E)
transport document
Section 15. Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation
specific for the substance or mixture
Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII
UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Section 16. Other information
16.1 Indication of changes (revised safety data sheet)
Alignment to regulation: Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2020/878/EU
Restructuring: section 9, section 14
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