Toluene — properties & hazards overview

Name: Toluene Formula: C₇H₈ CAS: 108-88-3 UN: 1294
WARNING — flammable aromatic with low water solubility. Water-only scrubbers underperform → use solvent-assisted absorption + activated carbon or catalytic/thermal oxidation. ATEX & continuous LEL control required.
Boiling point
110.6 °C
Flash point (CC)
≈ 4 °C
LEL–UEL (air)
1.2–7.1 vol%
Water solubility
~ 0.52 g/L
Toxicity
moderate (CNS/irritant)
Flammability
high
Chronic risk
generally low
Environmental
VOC / aquatic
PropertyValue / Note
Vapour pressure (25 °C)~ 3.5–4.0 kPa
Vapour density (air=1)~ 3.2 (heavier than air)
OdourSweet, solvent-like
UsesSolvent, fuels, chemical synthesis (TDI, benzoic acid)
Absorption & polishingLow water solubility → solvent-assisted absorption + activated carbon, or catalytic/thermal oxidation.

*Indicative values; confirm with current SDS/standards.

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