Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
203-625-9/108-88-3
Name of the chemical
Toluene
Concentration
100%
EC/CAS
200-753-7/71-43-2
Name of the chemical
Benzol
Concentration
(W/W) >= 0 % - <= 0,1 %
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2026-04-20
Product name
Toluene 99.8%
Chemical name
Toluene
CAS No.
108-88-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
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Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds-petrochemicals@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H340, H350, H361, H373, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Asp. Tox. 1 Flam. Liq. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 Muta. 1B Carc. 1A Repr. 2 (unborn child) STOT SE 3 (May cause drowsiness and dizziness.) STOT RE (Central nervous system) 2 Aquatic Acute 2 Aquatic Chronic 3 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16
2.2 Label elements
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
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. H350 May cause cancer. H340 May cause genetic defects. 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.
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. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. 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 … to extinguish. 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.
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria 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. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Asp. Tox. 1 Flam. Liq. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 Muta. 1B Carc. 1A Repr. 2 (unborn child) STOT SE 3 (May cause drowsiness and dizziness.) STOT RE (Central nervous system) 2 Aquatic Acute 2 Aquatic Chronic 3 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.