Toluene Property

Melting point:

-93 °C

Boiling point:

110-111 °C

Density 

0.86

vapor density 

3.14 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

22

refractive index 

1.495-1.497

Flash point:

4°C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorless

Specific Gravity

0.87

Odor

Aromatic benzene-like

explosive limit

1.20-7%

Water Solubility 

0.05 gm/100gm water at 20°C

Safety

Autoignition Temperature

535 °C

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P331Do NOT induce vomiting.

Toluene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Toluene is the simplest member of the class toluenes consisting of a benzene core which bears a single methyl substituent. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a cholinergic antagonist, a neurotoxin and a fuel additive. It is a methylbenzene, a volatile organic compound and a member of toluenes.