| Document ID (ISN) | 78329 |
| CIS number |
02-84 |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR) |
| Title |
Toxicological profile for toluene (Update) |
| Bibliographic information |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology/Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, Sep. 2000. xix, 312p. Illus. Approx. 1210 ref. |
| Abstract |
This profile was prepared in accordance with guidelines set by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the EPA. The key literature related to the toxic effects of toluene is identified and reviewed. Contents: public health statement; health effects; chemical and physical information; production, import, use and disposal; potential for human exposure; analytical methods; regulations and advisories; glossary. Health hazards include: irritation of the respiratory tract; neurologic disorders (with possible changes in the brain); neurotoxic (narcosis) and neuropsychic effects; possible liver and kidney damage; increased risk of spontaneous abortion; alterations of the heart rhythm; embryotoxic effects. (Update of CIS 99-235). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; toluene; health hazards; toxicity evaluation; toxicology |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; criteria document; neurotoxic effects; literature survey; antifertility effects; hepatotoxic effects; irritation; cardiovascular disorders; limitation of exposure; exposure evaluation; neuropsychic effects; nephrotoxic effects; legislation; determination in biological matter; glossary; embryotoxic effects |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Aromatic hydrocarbons
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