Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312, H314, H315, H332, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Signal word

Warning Hazard Classifications Flammable Liquids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 4 Aspiration Hazard - Category 2 Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 3 Hazard Statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H312 Harmful in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H315 Causes skin irritation H332 Harmful if inhaled H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Prevention Precautionary Statements P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use P260 Do not breathe fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling P273 Avoid release to the environment Response Precautionary Statements P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Storage Precautionary Statements P405 Store locked up P406 Store in original container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Poison Schedule: S5. Caution

Classifications

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land". Dangerous Goods Class

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 4 Aspiration Hazard - Category 2 Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 3 Hazard Statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.