Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard statements

Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council ASCC (formerly NOHSC) Approved Criteria For Classifying Hazardous Substances

2.2 Label elements

Symbol (s)

Physical hazards

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Environmental hazards

H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No Smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370 +P378 In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+P361+P353 If ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P332+P313: If Skin irritation occurs. Get medical advice/attention. P322: Specific measures (see details on this label). P321: Specific treatment (see details on label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P362: Take of contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site of reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This material is a static accumulator. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air-vapour mixtures can occur. Toxic to aquatic organisms.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification: Flammable liquids- Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Oral- Category 5 Acute Toxicity, Dermal – Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation – Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation- Category 2 Serious eye damage/irritation, Category 2A Aspiration Toxicity- Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard- Category 2