Does toluene meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Toluene meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):
B2 - Flammable and combustible material - Flammable liquid
D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects -Toxic
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Does toluene meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
It meets the EU criteria for class(es):
Highly flammable. Harmful. [F; Xn].
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?
EU RISK PHRASES :
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation. [R:11-20].
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Keep out of reach of children.* Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not empty into drains. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. [S:(2-)*16-25-29-33].
*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.
EU COMMENTS :
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 12.5%: Harmful. Harmful by inhalation. [Xn;R20].
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