Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H360FD, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Aspiration Hazard - Category 1 Pictograms

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 H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/spray. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting and all other equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical or foam for extinction. Normal foam, i.e. protein based foam that is not alcohol-resistant, is the preferred medium for large fires. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications

Physical 3.1B Flammable liquid - high hazard Health 6.1D Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful 6.3A Substances that are irritating to the skin 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.8B Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9B Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Aspiration Hazard - Category 1 Pictograms 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. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure.