Technical Data Sheet

Toluene

CAS番号
108-88-3
Alliance Code
toluene
作成日
2026-06-04
Last reviewed 2026-05-20 by Hossein Taki, Vice President.

1. Identity & Composition

製品名
Toluene
Alliance Code
toluene
Grade
濃度
CAS番号
108-88-3PubChem
化学式
C7H8PubChem
分子量
92.14PubChem
製品種別
pure_substance

Physical & Chemical Properties

One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.

Form
LiquidProduct record
臭い
Sweet, pungent, benzene-like odorProduct record
Density
0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will floatProduct record
沸点
231.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)Product record
融点
-139 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record
引火点
40 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record
蒸気圧
10 mmHg at 43.5 °F ; 20 mmHg at 65.1 °F; 40 mmHg at 89.2 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record
Solubility (water)
less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)Product record

Materials of Construction

MaterialRatingMax T (°C)NotesSource
Buna-N (NBR)
elastomer
Good80Good for non-aromatic hydrocarbons; poor for aromatics.Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
EPDM
elastomer
Not recommendedSwells in hydrocarbons; never use.Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
Viton (FKM)
elastomer
Excellent100Standard for hydrocarbon service.Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
PTFE
fluoropolymer
Excellent200Universal.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
316L Stainless Steel
metal
Excellent100Inert.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Carbon Steel
metal
Good80Acceptable for dry hydrocarbons.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
HDPE
thermoplastic
Not recommendedAromatic solvents swell and dissolve HDPE.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility

Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.

Materials Selection Tool

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MaterialRatingMax T (°C)Notes
Buna-N (NBR)
elastomer
Good80Good for non-aromatic hydrocarbons; poor for aromatics.
EPDM
elastomer
Not recommendedSwells in hydrocarbons; never use.
Viton (FKM)
elastomer
Excellent100Standard for hydrocarbon service.
PTFE
fluoropolymer
Excellent200Universal.
316L Stainless Steel
metal
Excellent100Inert.
Carbon Steel
metal
Good80Acceptable for dry hydrocarbons.
HDPE
thermoplastic
Not recommendedAromatic solvents swell and dissolve HDPE.

Regulatory & Transport

DOT / 49 CFR

UN Number
UN1294Vendor Label
Hazard Class
3Adjudicated
Packing Group
IIAdjudicated
Proper Shipping Name
TolueneAdjudicated

GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012

注意喚起語
DangerAdjudicated
H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H361d, H373, H412ECHA CLP Annex VI
P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
P201, P202, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P310, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P308+P313, P312, P314, P321, P331, P332+P313, P362, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501ECHA CLP Annex VI

許容濃度

OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
200 ppm TWA / 300 ppm acceptable ceiling / 500 ppm 10-min peakOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
ACGIH TLV
unknown
NIOSH REL
100 ppm TWA / 150 ppm STELNIOSH Pocket Guide
NIOSH IDLH
500 ppmNIOSH Pocket Guide

Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.

Supplier Qualification Packet

One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Toluene. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.

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Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers

Sigma-Aldrich

SKUGradeConc.MatchNotes
244511ACS Reagent99.9%ExactACS Reagent ≥99.9%

Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Application Guidance

Toluene is a nonpolar solvent used for hydrocarbon extraction, coatings, and degreasing.

  • Coatings, paints, and adhesives
  • Industrial degreasing
  • Hydrocarbon extraction and recovery
  • Rubber and polymer processing
  • Cleaning of oil-based residues

Highly flammable and electrostatic-prone. Use grounded transfer equipment and inert gas blanketing where appropriate.

Storage & Handling

Recommended Storage
Cool, well-ventilated flammable-liquid storage. Tightly sealed containers. Segregate from oxidizers. Bond and ground bulk storage; consider inert gas blanketing for volatile solvents.
Handling Precautions
Eliminate ignition sources. Use chemical-resistant nitrile or PVA gloves. Bond and ground all transfer equipment. Vapors heavier than air — control ventilation accordingly.
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizers, halogens, nitric acid. Some grades react with rubber and certain plastics — verify gasket and hose compatibility.
Shelf Life
24 months from date of manufacture in sealed, original packaging

For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.

Packaging & Logistics

Shipping Description (US DOT)

UN1294, Toluene, 3, PG II

Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.

NMFC Class
70
Placard
Flammable Liquid
Packing Group
PG II

Revision History

Last reviewed 2026-05-20 by Hossein Taki, Vice President (Vice President, Alliance Chemical · CAGE Code 1LT50 · DOT Hazmat Registrant #2188383).

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This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.