Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances
Uses Information
Overview
Toluene is a liquid substance commonly used refinery intermediate or fuel blending component..
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- 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.
- H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- H373: May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
- 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.
- P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
- P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
- IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P501: Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations.
Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
Shell Trading Rotterdam B.V.
manufacturer
Weena 70 3012 CM Rotterdam Netherlands
NL
+31 10 441 5000
24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
Giftnotruf Berlin
+49 (0) 30 3068 6700
DE
Emergency Contact
+44 (0) 151 350 4595
GB
24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Product Type
SubstanceGeneral Composition
Contains Toluene, CAS # 108-88-3.
Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene EC: 203-625-9 | 108-88-3 | Not specified | ⚠️ Hazardous |
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
🫁 Inhalation Exposure
Remove to fresh air. If rapid recovery does not occur, transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Symptoms:
Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever.
🖐️ Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, and follow by washing with soap and water if available. If redness, swelling, pain and/or blisters occur, transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Symptoms:
Skin irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blisters.
👁️ Eye Contact
Flush eye with copious quantities of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
Symptoms:
Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision.
🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing
Call emergency number for your location / facility. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration.
Symptoms:
If any of the following delayed signs and symptoms appear within the next 6 hours, transport to the nearest medical facility: fever greater than 101 F (38.3C), shortness of breath, chest congestion or continued coughing or wheezing.
🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required
If rapid recovery does not occur, transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment. If redness, swelling, pain and/or blisters occur, transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention. Call emergency number for your location / facility. If swallowed, transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment. If any of the following delayed signs and symptoms appear within the next 6 hours, transport to the nearest medical facility: fever greater than 101 F (38.3C), shortness of breath, chest congestion or continued coughing or wheezing. Call a doctor or poison control center for guidance.
Medical Treatment
Call a doctor or poison control center for guidance. Potential for chemical pneumonitis. Potential for cardiac sensitisation, particularly in abuse situations. Hypoxia or negative inotropes may enhance these effects. Consider: oxygen therapy. Treat symptomatically.
Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products
Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications
Technical Specifications & Material Properties
Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
🏭 Engineering Controls
Read in conjunction with the Exposure Scenario for your specific use contained in the Annex. Use sealed systems as far as possible. Adequate explosion-proof ventilation to control airborne concentrations below the exposure guidelines/limits. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended. Firewater monitors and deluge systems are recommended. Eye washes and showers for emergency use. Where material is heated, sprayed or mist formed, there is greater potential for airborne concentrations to be generated. The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary depending upon potential exposure conditions. Select controls based on a risk assessment of local circumstances. Appropriate measures include:
🧤 Hand Protection
Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of gloves approved to relevant standards (e.g. Europe: EN374, US: F739) made from the following materials may provide suitable chemical protection. Longer term protection: Nitrile rubber gloves. Incidental contact/Splash protection: PVC or neoprene rubber gloves. For continuous contact we recommend gloves with breakthrough time of more than 240 minutes with preference for > 480 minutes where suitable gloves can be identified. For short-term/splash protection we recommend the same but recognize that suitable gloves offering this level of protection may not be available and in this case a lower breakthrough time maybe acceptable so long as appropriate maintenance and replacement regimes are followed. Glove thickness is not a good predictor of glove resistance to a chemical as it is dependent on the exact composition of the glove material. Glove thickness should be typically greater than 0.35 mm depending on the glove make and model. Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g. frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material, dexterity. Always seek advice from glove suppliers. Contaminated gloves should be replaced. Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended.
👁️ Eye Protection
If material is handled such that it could be splashed into eyes, protective eyewear is recommended. Approved to EU Standard EN166.
😷 Respiratory Protection
If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, select respiratory protection equipment suitable for the specific conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation. Check with respiratory protective equipment suppliers. Where air-filtering respirators are unsuitable (e.g. airborne concentrations are high, risk of oxygen deficiency, confined space) use appropriate positive pressure breathing apparatus. Where air-filtering respirators are suitable, select an appropriate combination of mask and filter. If air-filtering respirators are suitable for conditions of use: Select a filter suitable for organic gases and vapours [Type A boiling point > 65C (149F)] meeting EN14387.
🦺 Skin/Body Protection
Wear chemical resistant gloves/gauntlets and boots. Where risk of splashing, also wear an apron. Protective clothing approved to EU Standard EN14605. Wear antistatic and flame-retardant clothing, if a local risk assessment deems it so.
🌍 Environmental Exposure Controls
Read in conjunction with the Exposure Scenario for your specific use contained in the Annex. Local guidelines on emission limits for volatile substances must be observed for the discharge of exhaust air containing vapour. Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with local environmental legislation. Information on accidental release measures are to be found in section 6. Take appropriate measures to fulfill the requirements of relevant environmental protection legislation. Avoid contamination of the environment by following advice given in Section 6. If necessary, prevent undissolved material from being discharged to waste water. Waste water should be treated in a municipal or industrial waste water treatment plant before discharge to surface water.
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
🏷️ UN Number
1294
📦 Proper Shipping Name
TOLUENE
⚠️ Transport Hazard Class
3
📋 Packing Group
II
🚛 ADR Transport Precautions
Refer to Section 7, Handling & Storage, for special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport.
🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions
Refer to Section 7, Handling & Storage, for special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport.
✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions
Refer to Section 7, Handling & Storage, for special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport.
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What is the hazard signal word for Toluene?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of Toluene?
Toluene is a liquid appearing as liquid with colourless color. It has aromatic odor.
What is Toluene used for?
Refinery intermediate or fuel blending component.
What are the hazard statements for Toluene?
This substance has 7 hazard statements: 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. H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What is the melting point of Toluene?
The melting point is Typical -95 C and the boiling point is 110 - 111 C.