TOLUENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H332, H413

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 4 Skin Corrosion, Category 2 Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated exposure), Category 2 Aspiration Hazard, Category 1 Environmental: Acute Hazards to the Aquatic Environment, Category 3 Physical: Flammable Liquids, Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Flame

Health hazards

Exclamation mark

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...if you feel unwell. P381: In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P370+P380 In case of fire Evacuate area EMERGENCY OVERVIEW IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: DANGER! Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. May cause central nervous system depression. May be irritating to eyes, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract.

Potential health effects

EYES: Liquid is moderately irritating to the eyes. High vapor concentrations may also be irritating. Direct contact with the liquid or exposure to its vapors or mists may cause stinging, tearing, redness. SKIN: Liquid is mildly irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash). INGESTION: Liquid is moderately toxic and may be harmful if swallowed; may produce CNS depression. Ingestion of product may result in vomiting; aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into the lungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis. INHALATION: High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Persons with pre-existing skin, eye, or central nervous system disorders, or impaired liver, kidney, or pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance. COMMENTS: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with irreversible brain and nervous system damage (sometimes referred to as "Solvent or Painter's Syndrome"). Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this product may be harmful or fatal.