Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315+H320, H336, H361, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315+H320

Causes skin and eye 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

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (central nervous system) exposure Aspiration hazard Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. 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. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.