Toluene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Irritating to skin. Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Potential health effects

Eye: May result in corneal injury. Vapors may cause eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. Causes redness and pain. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation. Causes redness and pain. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May cause nausea and vomiting. May cause unconsciousness. May cause lung damage. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. High vapor concentrations may cause drowsiness. Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause heart disturbances, possibly leading to cardiac arrest and death. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause cardiac sensitization and severe heart abnormalities. May cause liver and kidney damage. Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.