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

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	02/16/1999
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.15
Health Risk Category:	Hepatotoxicity (liver), endocrine toxicity (thymus)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.15
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	toluf.pdf
Related Downloads:	Response to Comments on PHG for Toluene
California PHG Comments:	OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports