Toluene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause adverse kidney effects. May cause adverse liver effects. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor aromatic Target Organs Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system, Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system (CNS), Blood, spleen

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Can be absorbed through skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Ingestion

Aspiration hazard

if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

Component substance is listed on California Proposition 65 as a developmental hazard. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Kidney disorders. Liver disorders. Skin disorders.