Toluene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear, volatile, flammable liquid. Has a sweet, pungent odor. Highly flammable. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. The product causes irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central nervous system. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Severe exposure may cause respiratory depression, unconciousness, convulsions and death. Do not allow product to contact skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours.

Health hazards

SKIN: Irritating to skin. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Skin absorption may cause toxic effects similar to those described for inhalation. Repeated or extended contact may cause erythema (reddening of the skin) or dermatitis, resulting from a defatting action on tissue. EYES: Vapours irritate the eyes. Contact with liquid or mist will irritate the eyes. May cause damage to the cornea. INHALATION: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause CNS-depression and narcosis. Symptoms include headache, nausea, dizziness, lack of coordination and anesthesia. INGESTION Harmful may cause lung damage if swallowed. Ingestion causes gastrointestinal disturbances Ingestion of this product may result in central nervous system effects including headache, sleepiness, dizziness, slurred speech and blurred vision. DELAYED EFFECTS: Repeated and prolonged exposure to solvents may cause brain and nervous system damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause damage to the liver and kidney. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing respiratory diseases, liver or kidney dysfunctions, or blood, cardiovascular or central nervous system disorders may be aggravated by exposure.

HMIS® ratings

Health 2* Fire 3

Physical hazards

0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below. INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST No component of this product at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP or OSHA.