Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H320, H332, H361, H373, H401, H433

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Nature This product is classified as hazardous under HSNO criteria Hazardous Classification 3.1B, 6.1D (oral), 6.1D (inhalation), 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.8B, 6.9B, 9.1D, 9.3C GHS Pictograms Signal Word Danger Dangerous Goods Classification 3 Hazard Statements H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302: Harmful if swallowed H315: Causes skin irritation H320: Causes eye irritation H332: Harmful if inhaled H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H401: Toxic to aquatic life H433: Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/ gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you fell unwell. Rinse mouth P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…/if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. P370+P376 In case of fire Stop leak if safe to do so

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents, or container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

3.1B, 6.1D (oral), 6.1D (inhalation), 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.8B, 6.9B, 9.1D, 9.3C GHS Pictograms Signal Word Danger Dangerous Goods Classification 3 Hazard Statements H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302: Harmful if swallowed H315: Causes skin irritation H320: Causes eye irritation H332: Harmful if inhaled H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H401: Toxic to aquatic life H433: Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates Precautionary Statements P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/ gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Response Statements P301 + P312 + P330: IF SWALLOWED:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you fell unwell. Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…/if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. P370+P376: In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. Storage Statements P403+P235: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. Disposal Statements P501: Dispose of contents, or container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation. 3. COMPOSITION: Information on Ingredients Chemical Ingredient CAS No. Proportion (%v/v) Toluene 108-88-3 100 4. FIRST AID MEASURES For advice, contact National Poisons Centre (Phone New Zealand: 0800 764 766) or a doctor. Ingestion If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical advice. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Eye Contact Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye with running water for at least 15 minutes. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists Skin/Hair Contact If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. Inhalation Move the victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Begin artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Seek medical attention First Aid facilities Provide eye baths and safety showers. Medical Attention Treat according to symptoms. Avoid gastric lavage: risk of aspiration of product to the lungs with the potential to cause chemical pneumonitis. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Shut off product that may ‘fuel’ a fire if safe to do so. Allow trained personnel to attend a fire in progress, providing firefighters with this Safety Data Sheet. Prevent extinguishing media from escaping to drains and waterways. Suitable extinguishing media Water spray, water fog or fine mist, alcohol foam.