Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H360, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xi, Irritating. T, Toxic. N, Dangerous to the environment. F+, Highly Flammable. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. AUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 3 Flammable liquids

UN Number

1294, TOLUENE

Signal word

DANGER Flammable liquids Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1 Specific Target Organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Acute Category 2

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical ventilating, lighting and other equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308+P313 If exposed or concerned Get medical advice P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Normal foam, i.e. protein based foam that is not alcohol resistant, is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Clear, colourless liquid. Odour: Characteristic odour.

Health hazards

Toluene is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin Vapour is harmful. Flammable liquid and vapour. May affect liver, kidneys, blood system, or central nervous system. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.