Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-88-3
Name of the chemical
Toluene
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-28
Product name
MM 24 MOUNTING MEDIUM
CAS No.
108-88-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids - Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 Health hazard Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - H373 May cause damage to organs through Category 2 prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Category 3
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
toluene
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary statements
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take actions to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 3 Fire = 3 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 3 Fire = 3 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0