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Toluene / Toluol
Toluene Properties
Toluene Storage and Dispensing
Toluene Safety and Transportation
Toluene Disposal
Toluene Fire Safety
Toluene Storage and Dispensing
Toluene Storage and Dispensing
Handling of empty drums requires care equal to or
greater than full drums. An empty toluene drum can be more dangerous than a full
drum if not properly purged for reuse. Keep fire and flames from emptied drums
and avoid breathing residue odors.
Toluene shall not be stored in occupied buildings unless kept in approved
storage rooms especially designed for such use. Such storage rooms shall be in
accordance with Subpart 'H' Hazardous Materials 1910.106, OSHA General Industry
Standards, and Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Part 1171
requirements.
Where proper indoor storage is not available, toluene shall be stored outdoors
or in unoccupied buildings. The building or area must be free of ignition
sources, and prominent signs shall provide appropriate warning such as
'Flammable - Keep Fire Away'.
Toluene storage must be separated from occupied buildings as follows:
1-3 drums (1-150 gals.) - 15 feet from buildings and property line
3 to 10 drums (151 to 500 gals.) - 25 feet from buildings and property line
10 to 100 drums (501 to 5000 gals.) - 50 feet from buildings and property line
Undiluted toluene shall be kept in originally labeled containers or in approved
and labeled safety cans of not over 5 gallon capacity. An electrical bond shall
be made between drums and containers during toluene dispensing operations. An
acceptable method is a grounding strap with alligator clips.
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