Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-88-3
Name of the chemical
Toluene
Concentration
45-50
General Information
Revision date
2014-08-11
Product name
Mounting Medium T
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Richard Allan Scientific A Subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Unknown Acute Toxicity .? percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity