TOLUENE, DISTILLED IN GLASS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity (the unborn child) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (). Causes damage to organs () through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.