Toluene

CAS Number

108-88-3

Synonym

Antisal 1A; Anisen; Caswell No. 859; CP 25; Methacide; Methylbenzene; Methylbenzol; NCI-C07272; Phenylmethane; Toluol

Occurrence/Use

Solvent, jet fuel component and gasoline additive, cement for polystyrene kits; production of polymers; chemical intermediate (benzene dealkylation); component of car exhaust and tobacco smoke

More information about Toluene

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	5000
Species:	Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Headache, dizziness, slight eye and nose irritation
Acute REL Target Organs:	Nervous system; eyes; respiratory system
Last Acute REL Revision:	2020
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	Notice of Adoption of Reference Exposure Levels for Toluene

8-Hour RELs

8-Hour Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	830
Last 8-Hour REL Revision:	August, 2020
8-Hour Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	Notice of Adoption of Reference Exposure Levels for Toluene

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3):	420
Chronic Target Organs:	Acquired color vision impairment (dyschromatopsia)
Human Data:	Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision:	2020
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3