Toluene
- CAS Number
- 108-88-3
- HSN Code
- 29023000
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8
- Catalogue Number
- AL4596
- Purity
- 99.8%
- Molecular Weight
- 92.14 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Toluene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. Flash point 40 °F. Less dense than water (7.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water.
Also known as Methylbenzene, Toluol.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4596
- CAS Number
- 108-88-3
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8
- Molecular Weight
- 92.14 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29023000
- Grade
- HPLC & Spectroscopy
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -94.9 °C; Boiling point: 110.6 °C; Flash point: 4.0 °C (39.2 °F) - closed cup; Density: 0.8623 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: In water, 526 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 1 Lt glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Well closed. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Store only in original container.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Toluene
- Catalogue No.
- AL4596
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 108-88-3
- EC Number
- 203-625-9
- Grade
- HPLC & Spectroscopy
- EC Index Number
- 601-021-00-3
- Chemical Formula
- C7H8
- HSN Code
- 29023000
- Synonyms
- Methylbenzene, Toluol
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent for chromatography and spectroscopy
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Asp. Tox. 1; Skin Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Repr. 2; STOT RE 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 1140 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways; H315: Causes skin irritation; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Toluene
- CAS No.
- 108-88-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Poisonous gases may be produced in fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit and self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from heat and open flames.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Well closed. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Store only in original container.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Handle with gloves.
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Sweet, pungent, benzene-like odor
- Odour threshold
- Not determined
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- 2.2
- Melting point
- -94.9 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 110.6 °C
- Flash point
- 4.0 °C (39.2 °F) - closed cup
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 896 °F (480 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not determined
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 28.4 mm Hg at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 3.1 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 0.8623 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 526 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 2.73
- Viscosity, kinematic
- 0.89 cSt at 20 °C
- Viscosity, dynamic
- 0.59 mPa·s at 20 °C
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- 1.2 - 7.0 vol% in air
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with strong oxidants such as nitric acid and sulfuric acid. This generates fire and explosion hazard. This produces irritating and toxic gases.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 2.6 to 7.5 g/kg; LD50 Rabbit dermal 14.1 mL/kg; LD50 Rat (female) ip 1.64 g/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1294
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1294
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1294
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1294
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1294
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Toluene
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Toluene
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Toluene
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Toluene
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Toluene
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Toluene is extensively used as a solvent in laboratories for chromatographic and spectroscopic applications, particularly in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV-Vis spectroscopy. It serves as a reference solvent due to its low UV absorbance, allowing for accurate measurements of analytes. Additionally, toluene is utilized in the production of paints, coatings, adhesives, and chemical intermediates, making it valuable in the chemical manufacturing and paint industries.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL02576
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 92.14 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.8% min | 99.85% |
| Density | 0.865 g/mL | 0.865 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 110.6 °C | 110.5 °C |
| Moisture Content | <0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | <0.1% | 0.05% |
The above product is expected to comply with HPLC & Spectroscopy grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPLC & Spectroscopy | 99.8% | m.p. -94.9 °C; b.p. 110.6 °C | <0.1% | <0.01% | <0.1% | In water, 526 mg/L at 25 °C |
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