POISON! DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR HARMFUL. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLOOD SYSTEM, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe (Flammable)
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B
EXTINGUISHER
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of
overexposure may include fatigue, confusion, headache, dizziness and
drowsiness. Peculiar skin sensations (e. g. pins and needles) or numbness
may be produced. Very high concentrations may cause unconsciousness and
death.
Ingestion:
Swallowing may cause abdominal spasms and other symptoms that parallel
over-exposure from inhalation. Aspiration of material into the lungs can
cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation. May be absorbed through skin.
Eye Contact:
Causes severe eye irritation with redness and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Reports of chronic poisoning describe anemia, decreased blood cell count
and bone marrow hypoplasia. Liver and kidney damage may occur. Repeated or
prolonged contact has a defatting action, causing drying, redness,
dermatitis. Exposure to toluene may affect the developing fetus.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired liver or kidney
function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
Alcoholic beverage consumption can enhance the toxic effects of this
substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large
quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical attention immediately. If vomiting occurs, keep head below
hips to prevent aspiration into lungs.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician immediately.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.