VINYLTOLUENE

hydrocarbons, aromatic 

TOLYETHYLENE; METHYLSTYRENE; ETHENYLMETHYL BENZENE; ETHENYLMETHYLBENZENE; AR-METHYL STYRENE; VINYL TOLUENE; UN 2618; C9H10

Emergency Overview 

Color:  colorless 

Change in color: Not available

Physical Form: liquid

Odor:  unpleasant odor 

Health Hazards:  harmful if inhaled, respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, aspiration hazard, central nervous system depression 

Physical Hazards:  Flash back hazard. Combustible liquid and vapor. May polymerize. Containers may rupture or explode. 

Short Term:  irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination 

Long Term:  irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination 

Short Term:  irritation, skin disorders, absorption may occur 

Long Term:  irritation, skin disorders 

Short Term:  irritation 

Long Term:  irritation 

Short Term:  nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, aspiration hazard 

Long Term:  no information is available 

< 55 PPM TERT-BUTYLCATECHOL 

If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. 

Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. 

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. 

Aspiration hazard. DO NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. Get immediate medical attention. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. 

See Section 9 for Flammability Properties 

Moderate fire hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. 

regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water, regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray. 

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Dike for later disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material can be stopped first. Flood with fine water spray. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Remove sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. 

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Monitor inhibitor content. Avoid exposure to low temperatures or freezing. Protect from physical damage. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Store outside or in a detached building. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding required. Keep separated from incompatible substances. 

Component Exposure Limits 

Biological limit value 

Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

Eyes/Face Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. 

Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. 

The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 400 ppm Any air-purifying half-mask respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus. 

acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethanol, ether, methanol 

May polymerize violently or explosively. 

Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers. 

acids, bases, metal salts, oxidizing materials, peroxides, 

VINYLTOLUENE: ACIDS (STRONG): Violent polymerization reaction. ALKALIS (STRONG): Violent polymerization reaction. METAL SALTS: Violent polymerization reaction. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard. PEROXIDES: Violent polymerization reaction.

oxides of carbon 

Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon.

May polymerize when heated. Polymerizes with evolution of heat. Avoid contact with curing agents, accelerators, and/or initiators. Closed containers may rupture violently. 

Component Analysis - LD50/LC50 

Component Carcinogenicity

kidney disorders, liver disorders, 

Alcohol may enhance the toxic effects. 

VINYLTOLUENE: Exposure to concentrations greater than 400 ppm may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract Exposure to high concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, dullness, drunkenness, nausea, and vomiting and other central nervous system effects.

VINYLTOLUENE: Prolonged exposure to high concentrations may produce effects as described in acute exposure Fatty degeneration of the liver was observed in guinea pigs, rabbits, monkeys and rats exposed to 1,250 pp ppm for approximately 100 exposures of up to 8 hours; some death occured among rats Neurochemical changes as determined by enzyme assays, neurotoxic effects indicative of axonal damage, hyperplasia of respiratory epithelium, and erosion of cysts of olfactory epithelium were other effects observed in animal studies.

VINYLTOLUENE: May cause irritation, redness, dryness, and pain Application to rabbit skin produced erythema with the development of edema and superficial necrosis.

VINYLTOLUENE: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis, skin burns or more severe response if confined to the skin Absorption of sufficient amounts through the skin may result in systemic effects.

VINYLTOLUENE: Concentrations greater than 400 ppm may cause irritation, redness, and pain A drop applied to rabbit eyes produced slight conjunctival irritation with no corneal injury.

VINYLTOLUENE: May cause irritation Prolonged or repeated exposure to irritants may cause conjunctivitis.

VINYLTOLUENE: Lung damage may occur if aspirated into the lungs and may be fatal Symptoms may include coughing, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema May cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and unconsciousness.

VINYLTOLUENE No data available.

Component Analysis - Aquatic Toxicity 

Bioconcentration Factor 

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. D003. 

Component Waste Numbers 

ADR Tunnel Code Restrictions 

Component Marine Pollutants (IMDG) 

SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370 Subparts B and C) 

Not listed under California Proposition 65 

Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL) 

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