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1 Toluene Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Date of issue: 03/21/2014 Revision date: 02/27/2018 Supersedes: 03/21/2014 Version: 02/27/2018 EN (English) Page 1 SECTION 1: Identification Identification Product form : Substance Substance name : Toluene CAS-No. : 108-88-3 Product code : LC26170 Formula : C7H8 Synonyms : benzyl hydride / methylbenzene / phenylmethane / tolunol / toluol oil / toluole Recommended use and restrictions on use Use of the substance/mixture : Solvent Supplier LabChem Inc Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647 - Emergency telephone number Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887 SECTION 2.

2 Hazard(s) identification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Specific target organ toxicity Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs (central nervous system, liver, heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aspiration hazard, Category 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Acute Hazard, Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS-US labelling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. 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 (central nervous system, liver, heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

4 H402 - Harmful to aquatic life Toluene Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 02/27/2018 EN (English) 2/10 Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : 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.

5 P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray. P264 - Wash exposed 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 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

6 P314 - Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations Other hazards which do not result in classification Other hazards not contributing to the classification : None under normal conditions. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Substances Substance type : Mono-constituent Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification Toluene (Main constituent) (CAS-No.)

7 108-88-3 100 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Repr. 2, H361 STOT SE 3, H336 STOT RE 2, H373 Asp. Tox. 1, H304 Aquatic Acute 3, H402 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16 Mixtures Not applicable SECTION 4: First-aid measures Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration. Respiratory arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform resuscitation. Victim conscious with laboured breathing: half-seated. Victim in shock: on his back with legs slightly raised. Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia.

8 Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no warming up). Keep watching the victim. Give psychological aid. Keep the victim calm, avoid physical strain. Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital. Never give alcohol to drink. First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service. First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash immediately with lots of water. Soap may be used. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. Remove clothing before washing. Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists. Take victim to a doctor/medical service if irritation persists.

9 First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist if irritation persists. Take victim to a doctor/medical service if irritation persists. Toluene Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 02/27/2018 EN (English) 3/10 First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not give milk/oil to drink. Do not induce vomiting.

10 Give activated charcoal. Call Poison Information Centre ( ). Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Symptoms/effects after inhalation : EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Headache. Nausea. Feeling of weakness. Dizziness. Central nervous system depression. Narcosis. Mental confusion. Drunkenness. Coordination disorders. Disturbed motor response. Disturbances of consciousness. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Tingling/irritation of the skin. Red skin. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Irritation of the eye tissue.