TOLUENE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Aspiration hazard

CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, HEART, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, BLOOD, LUNGS, BRAIN. CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER.

Principle Routes of Exposure

ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYE CONTACT. INHALATION. INGESTION

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes May cause eye irritation. Skin May cause skin irritation. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering. Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation, cracking and/or dermatitis. Inhalation May cause respiratrory tract irritation. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Symptoms and signs include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and, in extreme cases, loss of consciousness. Excessive exposure may cause cardiac (heart) sensitization, which can be potentially fatal. May have an effect on your brain and may impair your ability to think clearly. May cause neuromuscular effects and impairment of speech, color vision and hearing at moderate/high doses. Ingestion Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Can cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression.

Potential chronic health

Effects Toluene may cause chronic CNS effects, irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory system. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not listed as a carcinogen by

Teratogenic Effects

Studies suggest that toluene may cause developmental toxicity (may damage the developing fetus) However, studies are not conclusive due to many confounding variables. Increased rates of spontaneous abortion have been reported in several studies related to toluene exposure. Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female, Reproductive system/toxin/male [PROVEN] [ Benzene].

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Overexposure Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. Overexposure /Signs/ Symptoms Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering. Symptoms and signs include headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and, in extreme cases, loss of consciousness. Lack of coordination. See Toxicological Information (Section 11)