<p>The holder for the tool of a machine tool has at least one outflow channel (34,35), linking the interior (31) of the holder with the ambient atmosphere. Several outflow drillings (34,35) can be fitted, symmetrical to the longitudinal axis (27) of the tool holder. They extend from the base (32) of the interior outwards and at a downwards angle of preferably≤45 degrees .</p>