Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-88-3
Name of the chemical
Toluene
Concentration
Flam. Liq.: Cat. 2
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2026-03-11
Product name
Toluol M ex
Substance name
05.08.2026
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate for the chemical industry
Emergency telephone
+63 2 8831 5576, +49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF Philippines, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
psr.ph@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H333, H336, H361, H373, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance and mixture Aspiration hazard: Cat.1 Flammable liquids: Cat.2 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure (Central nervous system): Cat.2 Acute toxicity: Cat.5 (Inhalation - vapour) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.2 Skin irritation: Cat.2 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure: Cat.3 (May cause drowsiness and dizziness.) Reproductive toxicity: Cat.2 (unborn child) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic: Cat.3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
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. H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H333 May be harmful if inhaled.
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. 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. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Aspiration hazard: Cat.1 Flammable liquids: Cat.2 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure (Central nervous system): Cat.2 Acute toxicity: Cat.5 (Inhalation - vapour) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.2 Skin irritation: Cat.2 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure: Cat.3 (May cause drowsiness and dizziness.) Reproductive toxicity: Cat.2 (unborn child) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic: Cat.3