Post hazard and warning information in the work area. In addition, as part of an ongoing education and training effort, communicate all information on the health and safety hazards of Toluene to potentially exposed workers. This Fact Sheet is a summary source of information of all potential and most severe health hazards that may result from exposure. Duration of exposure, concentration of the substance and other factors will affect your susceptibility to any of the potential effects described below. Higher levels can cause you to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and to pass out.
Death can occur.
Lower levels may cause trouble concentrating, headaches, and slowed reflexes. Whether or not it poses a cancer hazard needs further study. Prolonged contact can cause drying and cracking of the skin, and a rash. Repeated Toluene exposure can cause headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, and liver and kidney damage, and may cause brain damage. Liver and kidney function tests, and evaluation for renal tubular acidosis.