# Toluene — GHS Classification, Hazards & Safe Handling

> Toluene is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including Flammable liquid and vapour (H226), Harmful if swallowed (H302), May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304), May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360), and Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372).

**Chemicals:** Toluene (CAS 108-88-3)

**GHS signal word:** Danger

## GHS hazard statements

- **H226** — Flammable liquid and vapour
- **H302** — Harmful if swallowed
- **H304** — May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- **H360** — May damage fertility or the unborn child
- **H372** — Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

## Physical properties

- Flash point (°C): 4
- Boiling point (°C): 110
- Vapour pressure (mmHg): 29

## 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources; No smoking
- **P233** — Keep container tightly closed
- **P240** — Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
- **P241** — Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- **P242** — Use non-sparking tools
- **P243** — Take action to prevent static discharges
- **P260** — Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- **P264** — Wash hands thoroughly after handling
- **P270** — Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- **P280** — Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- **P301+P310** — IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- **P301+P312** — IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
- **P303+P361+P353** — IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
- **P308+P313** — IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- **P314** — Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
- **P330** — Rinse mouth
- **P331** — Do NOT induce vomiting
- **P370+P378** — In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- **P403+P235** — Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- **P405** — Store locked up
- **P501** — Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

## SDS safety rules

- (incompatibility) Risk of explosion with strong acids, halogen-halogen compounds, perchlorates, organic nitro compounds.
  - Incompatible with: strong acids, halogen-halogen compounds, perchlorates, organic nitro compounds
- (storage) Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
- (storage) Warming. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

## Source

- Source type: canonical
- Supplier: PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.
- SDS version: 10.06
- SDS revision date: 2023-05-31
- Region: CN
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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