Label abbreviations descriptions

VINYL TOLUENE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 25013-15-4
Formula

C₉H₁₀
Synonyms

methylstyrene; tolyethylene; ortho, meta & para-vinyltoluene (mixed isomers)

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a strong, disagreeable odor.
Boiling point 339°F Molecular weight 118.2
Freezing point/melting point -106°F Vapor pressure 1 mmHg
Flash point 127°F Vapor density 4.08
Specific gravity 0.89 Ionization potential 8.20 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 0.8% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 11.0%
NFPA health rating 2 NFPA fire rating 2
NFPA reactivity rating 2 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2582
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) coated with 10% t-butylcatechol [SKC 226-73]
Sampling time*

240 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

12 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.05 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

0.75 L
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

0.05 L/min
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA 89 (fully validated)
Notes

The sampling parameters and method listed above were developed for STYRENE (VINYL BENZENE; PHENYLETHYLENE) but are appropriate to use for sampling VINYL TOLUENE as well. To sample for α-methylstyrene or β-methylstyrene as described in NIOSH method 1501, follow the sampling guidance described in that method.
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

100 ppm (480 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA

100 ppm (480 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA

50 ppm [1992]

 PEL-TWA

50 ppm (240 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL

100 ppm [1992]

 PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

400 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, TLV-A4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 11/01/2022