GHS ClassificationCAS 108-88-3
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).
Signal word — DANGER
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| 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
- 4°C
- Boiling point
- 110°C
- Vapour pressure
- 29mmHg
Values sourced from the referenced SDS.
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
Incompatibilities
- Risk of explosion with strong acids, halogen-halogen compounds, perchlorates, organic nitro compounds.Involves: strong acids, halogen-halogen compounds, perchlorates, organic nitro compounds
Storage requirements
- Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
- Warming. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.
Verified source
- Source
- Official SDS (canonicalized)
- Supplier
- PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.
- SDS revised
- 2023-05-31
- Last verified
- 2026-07-15
This information is provided for reference purposes only. For critical safety decisions, always consult the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and your local regulatory authority. MSDS Chain makes no warranty as to completeness or fitness for a particular purpose.