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Identification
- Name:
- toluene
- Synonyms:
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- Metilbenceno
- Fenilmetanol
- Toluol
- CAS:
- 108-88-3
- EC/EINECS:
- 203-625-9
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H8
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0078
- Uses:
- degreaser solvent paint cleaner additive
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Flammable gases
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Respiratory sensitisation
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Flam. Liq. (Cat. 2) : Flammable liquid
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H361d : Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Repr. (Cat. 2) : Reproductive toxicity
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H304 : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Asp. Tox. (Cat. 1) : Aspiration hazard
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H315 : Causes skin irritation
Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness
STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
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H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Specific health risks
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Grupo 3
(VOL. 47, VOL. 71; 1999)
Neurotoxic substances ?
Substances with neurotoxic effects
SNC/ OTOTÓXICO
1
14, 24, IRSST
Ototoxic substances ?
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
VLA-ED
50 ppm
192 mg/m3
VLA-EC
100 ppm
384 mg/m3
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.
IB: o-Cresol en Orina
0,6 mg/g creatinina
Notas: F
IB: Tolueno en Sangre
0,05 mg/
IB: Tolueno en orina
0,08 mg/l
Specific environmental risks
Atmospheric emissions ?
Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).
ListVolatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
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EPER Water ?
Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Restricted substances under REACH ?
Substances listed in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, subject to restrictions on their manufacture, placing on the market or use. Restrictions may be total or partial, limiting specific applications, maximum concentrations or user groups.
Limitations: Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as a substance or in mixtures in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight where the substance or mixture is used in adhesives or spray paints intended for supply to the general public.
Source: Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH). Annex XVII
Substances under CoRAP evaluation ?
Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.
Finland
Human health/CMR and systemic toxicity; Exposure/Wide dispersive use, consumer use, high aggregated tonnage
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).
Netherlands
RMOA
CMR
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
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