Toluene may cause mutations. Handle with extreme caution. It may damage the developing fetus. Exposure can irritate the nose, throat, and eyes. Higher levels can cause you to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and to pass out.
Death can occur.
Repeated exposures can damage bone marrow causing low blood cell count. It can also damage the liver and kidneys. Toluene can cause slowed reflexes, trouble concentrating, and headaches. Prolonged contact can cause a skin rash. It is used as a solvent and in aviation gasoline, making other chemicals, perfumes, medicines, dyes, explosives, and detergents.