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Chemical Datasheet

4-FLUOROTOLUENE

 3 - Flammable liquid

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 352-32-9
  • 2388
  • Flammable Liquid
  • FTU
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
A colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. May float or sink in water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of fluoride (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Irritation of respiratory system. EYES AND SKIN: Severe irritation. INGESTION: Severe internal damage if swallowed. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
4-FLUOROTOLUENE may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. May be incompatible with amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. Products of combustion contain toxic fluoride fumes.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from 130 Polymerizable warning [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Alcohol foam; CO2; Dry chemical (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from 130 Polymerizable warning [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2020)
Protective Clothing
Respirator with proper filter, goggles (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
Get medical aid.

INHALATION: Move to fresh air. Remove contaminated clothing. Keep warm and quiet. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration.

EYES AND SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

INGESTION: Give one or two glasses of water or milk. Induce vomiting. Give cathartics. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C7H7F
Flash Point: 105°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: -70.2°F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: 39.81 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.0007 at 68°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 241.9°F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 110.13 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names