Toluene

Hazard statements

Xn Harmful F Highly flammable Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 11 Highly flammable. R 38 Irritating to skin. R 48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE 3 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger 2.6/2 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Danger 3.10/1 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. 3.7/2 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. 3.9/2 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Warning 3.2/2 - Causes skin irritation. 3.8/3 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see label). Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.