Toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Form Color Odor Liquid Clear, colorless Sweet, pleasant aromatic

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable vapor and liquid. 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.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Breathing high concentrations of mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system, euphoria, excitation, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, muscular weakness, staggering gait, depression of the central nervous system, and in some cases sudden death from cardiac arrest. Vapors can also reduce the oxygen content in air. Ingestion Irritating to the mouth, esophagus, and mucous membranes. Symptoms include a burning sensation of the mouth and esophagus, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, staggering gait, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, delirium, and could affect the central nervous system. Skin Eyes Can cause mild to moderate skin irritation. Mild to severe eye irritant. See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3, central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Category 2) Aspiration hazard (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2) Pictogram Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H225 Highly flammable vapor and liquid. 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.