This 25-liter tinplate container holds Toluene, a solvent commonly used as an alternative to xylene in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. It belongs to the category of hydrocarbons, aromatic compounds with a Molecular Weight of 92.14 g/mol. In accordance with the European Union's Directive 2006/15/EC, recommended occupational exposure limits are set at 192 mg/m3 (50 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 384 mg/m3 (100 ppm) for short-term exposures. The container carries several workplace labels, including 'Prohibition label', 'No open flame', 'No admittance for unauthorized persons', 'Warning label', 'Caution - inflammable material', 'Precept label', 'Use safety goggles', and 'Wear safety gloves'.

• CAS Number: 108-88-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H8
• Molecular Weight: 92.14
• Exact Mass: 92.062600255
• Boiling Point: 231.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -139 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 3.14 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]