Toluene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

______________________________________ Emergency Overview: Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid Odor: Benz ene-like EU Symbols: F - HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Xn - HARMFUL

R-phrase(s)

R 11 Highly flammable. R 20 Harmful by inhalation Protective Equipment:

Potential health effects

Eye Contact (EC): May cause irritation Skin Contact (EC): Can defat the skin causing: skin redness, irritation or dermatitis Causes moderate irritation Skin Absorption (EC): Target Organs (SA E): Will be absorbed through the skin. Effects similar to those of ingestion Central nervous system Liver Bone marrow Ingestion (EC): May be fatal if swallowed irritation of the mouth and esophagus metallic taste salivation coughing gastrointestinal disturbances nausea vomiting loss of appetite central nervous syst em effects slow reaction times incoordination hallucinations giddiness confusion stupor vertigo ringing in the ears (tinnitus) coma blood changes anemia bone marrow changes Can cause: enlarged liver narcotic effects Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation Causes Effects similar to those of ingestion Target Organs (Ing E): Central nervous system Liver Bone marrow

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Target Organs (Inh E): Central nervous system Liver Bone marrow Eye conditions Dermatitis Liver conditions Respiratory conditions Cardiovascular diseases

Potential chronic health

Chronic overexposure may cause weakness paralysis low levels of potassium in the blood gastrointestinal disturbances abdominal pain nau lethargy hallucinations coma sea vomiting central nervous system effects headache dizziness Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: IARC Listed: No Toxicologically Synergistic Products: Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: None reported an experimental teratogen.