Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 2 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity: GHS Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: GHS Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure: GHS Category 2 Aspiration Hazard: GHS Category 2 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 2

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor. 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.

Precautionary statements

P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor. Page 2 of 6 P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 – Store locked up. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Breathing vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. May be absorbed through intact skin. Aspiration hazard. May be harmful if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause central nervous system effects. Possible risk to unborn children. May cause liver and kidney damage. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Static electrical hazard. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, respiratory system eyes, and skin.

HMIS® ratings

Health – 2* Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 2 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity: GHS Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: GHS Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure: GHS Category 2 Aspiration Hazard: GHS Category 2 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 2