TOLUENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315+H320, H336, H361, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA defined hazards Hazards for the product as sold

Physical hazards

Hazards for the product as sold Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (central nervous system) exposure Aspiration hazard Category 1 Hazards for the product as sold

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

Hazards for the product as sold

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. 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 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. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and classified (HNOC) grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion. No additional hazards are known to be associated with the expected conditions of use at the time of publication. This document does not address hazards that may arise from uses not reasonably anticipated by the manufacturer

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Hazards for the product as sold Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 long-term hazard Hazards for the product as sold OSHA defined hazards Not classified.