Toluene – C7H8

This page toluene  or methyl benzene ( C7H8 ) provides information about: properties, health effects, detection devices and systems – Toluene gas detector – and suitable respiratory protective equipment (gas mask or A with gas filter PAPR ).

Toluene (C7H8) properties

Produced extensively to produce TNT during World War II methyl benzene ( C7H8 ) - or toluene – is a volatile organic compound. This substance is now used in many areas of activity, such as on construction sites (paint solvent, glue or varnish), printing plants (ink) or the pharmaceutical industry. It can also be found in some petroleum products to increase the octane rating of fuels.

  • CAS
  • 203-625-9
  • TWA (8 hours)
  • 20ppm
  • STEL (15 minutes)
  • 100 ppm
  • LEL
  • %1,2
  • IP
  • 8.82 eV
  • Density/Air
  • 3.14
  • Filter / SCBA
  • A

Health effects of toluene

Having a specific odor (solvent) toluene ( C7H8 ) , colorless , flammable And explosive is a gas. It reacts with many volatile organic compounds and oxidants, producing even more explosive gas mixtures. This gas is also very harmful when swallowed or absorbed by the respiratory tract. It is harmful and even lethal. chronic exposure serious effects on vital organs It may cause damage to the fetus in pregnant women.

Toluene gas detector – C7H8

Despite its detectable odor, only one toluene gas detector can accurately measure concentrations of this gas. Even though it can explode at 1.2% volume, explosiveness monitoring is pointless because this gas is highly toxic. Then, a device that makes ppm measurements toluene detect It is recommended to use equipment.

Toluene calibration gas cylinders are available for calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors.

C7H8 respiratory protection

Since toluene is highly toxic, it should not be used for short interventions. half masks or full face masks Purifying respiratory protective equipment or type such as A with filter cartridge equipped with a much more comfortable motorized air purifying respirator It is recommended to use. If the concentration of toluene in the relevant environment exceeds 60 times the OEL, the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA or airway system) is mandatory.