Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Specific target organ Category 3 (Narcotic toxicity - single exposure effects) Specific target organ Category 2 (Central toxicity - repeated nervous system (CNS).) exposure (Inhalation)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Statements

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

H315 Causes skin irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Environmental hazards

H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. 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. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.This material is a static accumulator. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air-vapour mixtures can occur.: