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Toluene

CAS 108-88-3 · C7H8

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H315 Causes skin irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

SolventFuelFuel agentsIntermediateMonomersLaboratory chemicals

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 100 ppm (375 mg/m3) ST 150 ppm (560 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 200 ppm C 300 ppm 500 ppm (10-minute maximum peak)
IDLH 500 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

toluene · methylbenzene · toluol · 108-88-3 · Phenylmethane · methacide · methylbenzol · antisal 1a

Molecular weight

92.14 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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