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Toluene exposure compensation claims can help sufferers of toluene related illnesses access the help and support they need to live as independent lives as possible. Toluene is made up of methylbenzene, toluol and phenylmethane and is an aromatic hydrocarbon commonly used as an industrial solvent for the manufacturing of paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and rubber.
It can also be found in petrol, acrylic paints, varnishes, lacquers, paint thinners, adhesives, glues, rubber cement, airplane glue and shoe polish. At room temperature, toluene is a colourless, sweet smelling, yet volatile liquid.
Toxic inhalation of toluene can occur from unintentional inhalation of fumes, ingestion, or transdermal absorption. Due to genetic differences, some people may be more sensitive to the effects of inhaled solvents than others. Occupational asthma has occurred in some workers exposed to toluene levels that are considered safe in the work place.
Toluene is highly lipophilic meaning that it can dissolve into the body's blood stream affecting the central nervous system. This can lead to symptoms such as euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, tinnitus, dizziness, confusion, headache, vertigo and in severe cases, blindness, seizures, deafness and coma.
As well as disrupting the central nervous system, toluene has negative effects on the heart and lung functions, as well as the intestines and liver. Skin contact with toluene can also lead to severe chemical burns.
Those most likely to be exposed to it include engineers, construction workers, dry cleaners and those who work in the manufacturing of textiles, chemicals, footwear and rubber.
Toluene evaporates into the air and can be easily breathed in and absorbed through your skin. Protective clothing including masks and goggles are therefore essential in preventing toxic illness and injuries.
Your employer has a duty to ensure that you are protected from the harmful effects of any materials you work with and should provide you with the necessary protective clothing and training to ensure safe handling of hazardous substances.
If you have suffered an illness relating to toluene exposure or an injury from handling the chemical, you could be eligible to make a toluene compensation claim.
At YouClaim our team of personal injury lawyers have the necessary skills and experience to ensure that you get the legal advice you need to make a successful claim.
Thanks to our no win, no fee policy, you will not be charged a single penny for making a claim meaning that you having nothing to lose and everything to gain.
For more information about making a toluene exposure claim, the friendly advisers at YouClaim can help you gain the compensation that you deserve.
