Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-88-3
Name of the chemical
Toluene
Concentration
(W/W) >= 97.0%
EC/CAS
100-41-4
Name of the chemical
Ethylbenzene
Concentration
(W/W) >= 1.0 - <= 2.0%
EC/CAS
71-43-2
Name of the chemical
Benzol
Concentration
(W/W) >= 0.1 - <= 0.5%
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2026-02-02
Product name
TOLUENE NITRATION GRADE
Chemical name
aromatic hydrocarbons
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
industrial chemicals Unsuitable for use: Not intended for sale to or use by the general public * The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller"s published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller"s sales agreement
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H340, H350, H361, H372, H373, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Aspiration hazard
Flam. Liq Flammable liquids Skin Corr./Irrit Skin corrosion/irritation Muta 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Carc 1A Carcinogenicity Repr (unborn child) Reproductive toxicity STOT SE (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) STOT RE Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure STOT RE Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure Aquatic Acute Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Aquatic Chronic Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Label elements Pictogram
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H315 Causes skin irritation H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H361 Suspected of damaging the unborn child H350 May cause cancer H340 May cause genetic defects H372 Causes damage to organs (Blood, Central nervous system, Auditory organ) through prolonged or repeated exposure H373 May cause damage to organs (Blood, Central nervous system, Auditory organ) through prolonged or repeated exposure H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H401 Toxic to aquatic life Precautionary Statements (Prevention) P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P201 Obtain special instructions before use P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P243 Take action to prevent static discharges P273 Avoid release to the environment P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 Use non-sparking tools Precautionary Statements (Response) P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or physician P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Rinse skin with water or shower P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Precautionary Statements (Storage) P233 Keep container tightly closed P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 Store locked up
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Asp. Tox. 1 Aspiration hazard Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids Skin Corr./Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Muta. 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Carc. 1A Carcinogenicity Repr. 2 (unborn child) Reproductive toxicity STOT SE 3 (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) STOT RE 2 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure Aquatic Acute 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Aquatic Chronic 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic