Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   TOLUENE,TECHNICA
National Stock Number                    6810002900048
CAGE Code                                5W216
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              16554
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        C S D INC 
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   420 SEABOARD
City                                     MATTHEWS
State                                    NC
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 28105-5073
Emergency Phone                          704-821-9822
Information Phone                        704-821-9822

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       ROBERT G. SCHORY
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               29SEP86
Date of Technical Review                 10JUL89
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/R
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BGWYC


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     TT-T-548
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F3-F2
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR,LITTLE IF ANY COLOR,CHARACTERISTIC ODOR 
Boiling Point                            232F/111.1C
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           22 MMHG
Vapor Density                            3.2
Specific Gravity                         0.871
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         4.5 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              45
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    1.2
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           KEEP WORK AREAS FREE OF HOT METAL SURFACES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITIONS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXTREME HEAT 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,STRONG ACIDS,OR BASES,SELECTED AMINES 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         ON THERMAL DECOMPOSITION,CO AND/OR CO*2 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT,CNS DEPRESSION,EFFECT ON KIDNEY,LIVER,BRAIN CELSS,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING. CHRONIC:IRRITATION,KIDNEY,LIVER OR BRAIN DAMAGE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NO DATA AVAILABLE 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NO DATA AVAILABLE 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15-20 MINUTES,SEEK MEDICAL HELP. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEEK MEDICAL HELP. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    INCINERATION OR DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES;KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV 
Ventilation                              LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV 
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS 
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment               APRON,EYE WASH FACILITIES 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       5
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         7.2681
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         871


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          TOLUENE
CAS Number                               108883
NIOSH Number                             XS5250000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  99.0
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                100 PPM
Recommended Limit                        N/R