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| Vinyl toluene | CAS 25013-15-4 (inhibited) | ||
| CH2=CHC6H4CH3 | RTECS WL5075000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Ethenylmethylbenzene, Methylstyrene, Tolyethylene |
DOT ID & Guide 2618 130P |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (480 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (480 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 400 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.83 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a strong, disagreeable odor. |
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MW: 118.2 |
BP: 339°F |
FRZ: -106°F |
Sol: 0.009% |
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VP: 1 mmHg |
IP: 8.20 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.89 |
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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. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, peroxides, strong acids, iron or aluminum salts [Note: Usually inhibited with tert-butyl catechol to prevent polymerization.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1501, OSHA 7 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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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 |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; drowsiness; in animals: narcosis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |