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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Bob, with all respect which is certainly due, I feel that it is irresponsible to tell our colleagues that a chemical is relatively benign unless you know that to be true.

Although I am no toxicologist, I liken a comparison between benzene and toluene as stating that it is better to be 30' from ground zero in a nuclear explosion than it is to be 25' from ground zero.

Toluene, aka Methylbenzene:
Health Hazard Reference(s)
Recognized: Developmental Toxicant P65
Suspected: Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant KLAA RTECS
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant RTECS
Immunotoxicant IPCS
Kidney Toxicant KLAA RTECS STAC
Neurotoxicant ATSDR DAN EPA-HEN FELD HAZMAP OEHHA-AREL OEHHA-CREL RTECS
Reproductive Toxicant EPA-SARA FRAZIER
Respiratory Toxicant EPA-HEN LU OEHHA-AREL OEHHA-CREL
Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant EPA-HEN OEHHA-AREL