Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H336, H361d, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear eye/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. Keep cool. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF exposed or concerned, get medical attention/advice IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

WARNING: Reproductive Harm.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/ Eye irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, spleen, Blood, Neurological effects, Eyes, Ears Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 3