Toluene, also known as methylbenzene or phenylmethane is a clear, water insoluble liquid that usually smells of paint thinners.  It is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is widely used as an industrial feedstock and as a solvent.  Toluene occurs naturally at low levers in crude oils and is usually produced in the processes of making gasoline.  Toluene is a common solvent, able to dissolve: paints, paint thinners, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesive glues, etc.  Inhalation of toluene fumes can be intoxicating.  Chronic or frequent inhalation of toluene over long periods of time leads to irreversible brain damage.
 
 

    Clear Seal All Purpose Sealant (CS-144), or liquid nails as it is commonly known, is used for sealing and waterproofing glass, rubber, ceramic tiles, window and door frames, concrete, brick, wood, siding, vinyl, etc.  This product does cause irritation of the respiratory tract if inhaled, because of toluene being in the product.  It may also cause irritation of the skin and eyes and may also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, light-headedness, or headache if ingested.
 
 

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 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Toluene_chemical_structure.png

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toluene
 
 

Prepared By: Whitney Armstrong