Industrial chemicals · Taylor, TXTechnical Data Sheet
Toluene
Reagent
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Toluene
- Alliance Code
- toluene
- Grade
- Reagent
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 108-88-3PubChem
- Formula
- C7H8PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 92.14PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (Toluene) | 99.5% Minimum | 99.92 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Acidity / Neutrality | Neutral (mg NaOH/100 ml) | Passes test | ASTM D 847 | Supplier specification |
| Benzene | Max 0.100 Wt % | 0.015 Wt % | ASTM D2360 | Supplier specification |
| Copper Corrosion | Pass (1A or 1B) | Passes test | ASTM D849 | Supplier specification |
| H2S / SO2 | Not Detectable | Passes test | ASTM D 853 | Supplier specification |
| Nitration Grade Toluene conformance | Meets Standard | Passes test | ASTM D841 | Supplier specification |
| Non-aromatics | Max 1.5 Vol % | 0.05 Vol % | ASTM D2360 | Supplier specification |
| Residue after evaporation | =<0.001 % | 0.0002 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Sulfur compounds (as S) | =<0.003 % | 0.00005 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Water | =<0.03 % | 0.010 % | Coulometric | Supplier specification |
| C8 and heavier aromatics (GC) | Max 0.05 Wt % | 0.010 Wt % | ASTM D5917 / capillary GC | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear liquid & free of sediment and haze when observed at 18.3 - 25.6 °C. | Supplier specification |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | Max 2 | Supplier specification |
| Odor | Sweet, pungent, benzene-like odor | Published reference |
| Specific Gravity (20 °C) | 0.8690 - 0.8730 | Supplier specification |
| Density | 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable | Adjudicated |
| Melting Point | -139 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | Min 4 °C (39 °F) | Interpreted |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 mmHg at 43.5 °F ; 20 mmHg at 65.1 °F; 40 mmHg at 89.2 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | less than 1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mild steel (MS) drum | Compatible | pure, nitration grade toluene, min 98.8 wt% purity; 172 kg fill in used MS drums | credencechemplast.com |
| metal pail / metal drum | Compatible | technical grade toluene, assay 99.5% minimum, as supplied by the manufacturer in 1 gal, 5 gal and 55 gal containers | rmreagents.com |
| copper | Compatible | ASTM D849 copper strip corrosion test, pass 1A or 1B; toluene min 98.50 wt% purity | wamlgroup.lk |
Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 7 of 7 materials compatible at the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 80 | Good for non-aromatic hydrocarbons; poor for aromatics. |
EPDM elastomer | Not recommended | — | Swells in hydrocarbons; never use. |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for hydrocarbon service. |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Universal. |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Excellent | 100 | Inert. |
Carbon Steel metal | Good | 80 | Acceptable for dry hydrocarbons. |
HDPE thermoplastic | Not recommended | — | Aromatic solvents swell and dissolve HDPE. |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN129449 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- TolueneAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- 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
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 200 ppm TWA / 300 ppm acceptable ceiling / 500 ppm 10-min peakOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- 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.
Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers
Sigma-Aldrich
| SKU | Grade | Conc. | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244511 | ACS Reagent | 99.9% | Exact | ACS Reagent ≥99.9% |
Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Applications
- Industrial solvent for dissolving paints, coatings, adhesives and resins in manufacturing and chemical processingrmreagents.com
- Feedstock and processing solvent in chemical manufacturing; degreasing and cleaning of metal surfaces; solvent for printing inks and dyesrmreagents.com
- Raw material for producing benzene, xylenes, toluene diisocyanate (TDI), TNT, phenol and caprolactamwamlgroup.lk
- Solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers, varnish, paints and enamels, and in adhesive and printing ink manufacturewamlgroup.lk
- Octane booster in gasoline; solvent for synthetic resin and PVCwamlgroup.lk
- High-solvency aromatic fluid for adhesives, coatings, roofing, cleaning and printing formulationsexxonmobilchemical.com
- Used in the manufacture of adhesives and printing inks.wamlgroup.lk
- Used as a solvent for synthetic resin and PVC.wamlgroup.lk
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
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.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- 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.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong oxidizers, halogens, nitric acid. Some grades react with rubber and certain plastics — verify gasket and hose compatibility.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
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.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-18 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
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| 1.4 | 2026-08-09 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-06-18 | Canonical data re-verified: 4 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
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.