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Toluene
EC / List no.: 203-625-9
CAS no.: 108-88-3
Mol. formula: C7H8
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is a highly flammable liquid and vapour, is suspected of damaging the unborn child, may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, causes skin irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may cause genetic defects, may cause cancer, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child and is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
At least one company has indicated that the substance classification is affected by impurities or additives.
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Possibly Toxic to Reproduction |
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
- Some uses of this substance are restricted under Annex XVII of REACH.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
lubricants and greases,
polishes and waxes,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
inks and toners,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
textile treatment products and dyes,
anti-freeze products,
leather treatment products,
fuels and
adhesives and sealants.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles,
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and
Vehicles (e.g. personal vehicles, delivery vans, boats, trains, metro or planes)).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
fuels,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
polymers and
washing & cleaning products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work,
scientific research and development and
health services.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
fuels and
non-metal-surface treatment products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
polymers,
fuels,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
inks and toners and
lubricants and greases.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid and
formulation of mixtures.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 14/05/2023