Toluene, Environmental Grade, 99.8+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Suitable For Pesticide Residue Analysis

Suitable for pesticide residue analysisToluene is used as a solvent for paints, paint thinners, silicone sealants, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesives (glues), lacquers, leather tanners and disinfectants. It is an important raw material to synthesize pharmaceuticals, paints, resins, dyes, toluene diisocyanate and explosives like trinitrotoluene. It is used as a standard material for chromatography and analytical reagent. It plays an important role in the manufacture of benzene, xylene, phenol, poly urethane polymers, cosmetics and jet fuel blends. It is used as fuel additive to increase octane ratings and as a coolant for its good heat transfer capabilities in sodium cold traps used in nuclear reactor system loops.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Maximum level of impurities: Color (APHA) 10, Halogenated residue by GC-ECD, (as Heptachlorepoxide) 5ng/L, Water 0.03%

Specifications

• Melting Point: °C to 93°C
• Color: Colorless
• Assay Percent Range: >99.8%
• Beilstein: 635760
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,benzene,diethyl ether,acetone,chloroform,glacial acetic acid and carbon disulfide. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.14
• Grade: Environmental
• Density: 0.867
• Boiling Point: 111°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 4°C (40°F)
• Ignition Point: 535°C (995°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.4967
• Vapor Pressure: 22mm Hg at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Toluene, Submicron filtered

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Toluene, Environmental Grade

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only