TOLUENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids - Category 2 Aspiration toxicity - Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 Reproductive toxicity - Category 2 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity - Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity - Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Contains toluene

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 H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Avoid release to the environment • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking • Keep container tightly closed • Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating / lighting equipment • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment • Use only non-sparking tools • Take precautionary measures against static discharge • Keep cool

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower • Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor • Do NOT induce vomiting • In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Physical-Chemical Properties The vapours are heavier than air and may carry along the ground giving a high risk of explosion Friction generated by product discharge can create static charges of sufficient magnitude to cause SPARKS WHICH MAY LEAD TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Potential health effects

Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause anesthesia and irritation of respiratory system If swallowed accidentally, the product may enter the lungs due to its low viscosity and lead to the rapid development of very serious pulmonary lesions (medical survey during 48 hours)