Vinyl toluene |
Synonyms & Trade Names Ethenylmethylbenzene, Methylstyrene, Tolyethylene |
CAS No. 25013-15-4 (inhibited) |
RTECS No. WL5075000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2618 130P (inhibited) |
FormulaCH2=CHC6H4CH3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.83 mg/m3 |
IDLH 400 ppm
See: 25013154 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (480 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (480 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1501;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a strong, disagreeable odor. |
MW: 118.2 |
BP: 339°F |
FRZ: -106°F |
Sol: 0.009% |
VP: 1 mmHg |
IP: 8.20 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.89 |
Fl.P: 127°F |
UEL: 11.0% |
LEL: 0.8% |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, peroxides, strong acids, iron or aluminum salts [Note: Usually inhibited with tert-butyl catechol to prevent polymerization.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; drowsiness; in animals: narcosis |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 400 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0514
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