General Information
Product name
TOLUENE
Product Synonyms
Methylbenzene, Methylbenzol, Phenylmethane, Toluol
CAS No.
108–88–3
supplier name
Tol 12
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Company Information
company name
Tol 12
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview DANGER! Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. POISON! May be absorbed through intact skin. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause liver and kidney damage, may affect blood system or central nervous sys- tem. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation with redness and pain. ◆ Skin Contact: Causes irritation. May be absorbed through skin. ◆ Inhalation: Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of overexposure may include fatigue, confusion, headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Very high concentrations may cause unconsciousness and death. | 56 57 | ◆ Ingestion: Swallowing may cause abdominal spasms and other symp- toms that parallel over-exposure from inhalation. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. ◆ Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may result in anemia, de- creased blood cell count and bone marrow hypoplasia. Liver and kid- ney damage may occur. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
