TOLUENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox­ Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox­ Category 2 (Auditory system, Eyes) icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN ( or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential health effects

Carcinogenicity: IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1 % is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1 % is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1 % is identified as a known or antici­ pated carcinogen by NTP. Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour colourless, transparent Odour sweet, pungent, hydrocarbon-like, aromatic, pleasant Hazard Summary No information available.