TOLUENE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Liquid. Color Clear. Colorless. Emergency overview DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. INHALATION OF VAPOR/AEROSOL CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND NAUSEA, AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Aspiration hazard

HARMFUL OR FATAL IF LIQUID IS ASPIRATED INTO LUNGS. Do not ingest. If ingested do not induce vomiting. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. Wash thoroughly after handling. if swallowed -- harmful or fatal if liquid is aspirated into lungs. Causes gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea. See toxicological Information (section 11). Medical conditions None identified. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological Information (section 11).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation. Skin Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. See

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

section 11) Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of vapor/aerosol concentrations above the recommended exposure limits causes headaches, drowsiness, and nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness or death. Exposure to vapor at high concentrations may have the following effects: heart beat irregularity (arrhythmia). See toxicological Information (section 11). Ingestion