MSDS Toluene (C7H8) – Safety Data Sheet & GHS Hazards

Summary MSDS for Toluene (C7H8), CAS 108-88-3: substance identity, GHS hazard classification, hazard and precautionary statements, and links to the manufacturer's official SDS.

Identity summary

Name Toluene
Other names (IUPAC) –
Molecular formula C7H8
CAS number 108-88-3
Molar mass 92.14 g/mol
PubChem CID 1140

Hazard identification (GHS)

Signal word: DANGER

Pictograms:

GHS07 – Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
GHS08 – Health hazard
Health hazard
GHS02 – Flammable
Flammable

Hazard statements (H)

  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H315 + H320: Causes skin and eye irritation.
  • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • H370: Causes damage to organs.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H401: Toxic to aquatic life.
  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Precautionary statements (P)

Prevention

  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P260: Do not breathe mist or vapours.
  • P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P243: Take action to prevent static discharges.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
  • P242: Use non-sparking tools.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

  • P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P308 + P311: IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
  • P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

The GHS classification above matches TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry) official data for product T0260 Toluene [for Spectrophotometry]. Substance identity from PubChem CID 1140.

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TCI T0260 – Toluene [for Spectrophotometry] Official SDS & CoA (TCI)

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This summary was compiled by AMI Scientific from TCI official GHS data for information purposes. Classification may differ by concentration, form, and supplier. Always refer to the manufacturer's official SDS for the product and lot you use. Updated: 23-10-2026.