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General Information
Revision date
2015-11-11
Product name
Xylene
CAS No.
1330-20-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory and industrial use
supplier name
Alphachem Limited
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Company Information
company name
Alphachem Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015). Classification Flammable liquid - Category 3; Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5; Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4; Acute toxicity Inhalation) Category 4; Skin irritation Category 2; Eye irritation Category 2B; Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure) Category 2; Aspiration hazard Category 1; Aquatic hazard (Acute) Category 2; Aquatic hazard Chronic) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statement(s) Flammable liquid and vapour May be harmful if swallowed May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes skin and eye irritation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. — No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Product definition
Xylene Date of preparation July 14, 2015 Page 01 Use explosion-proof equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/ IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquid - Category 3; Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 5; Acute toxicity (Dermal) - Category 4; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4; Skin irritation - Category 2; Eye irritation - Category 2B; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2; Aspiration hazard - Category 1; Aquatic hazard (Acute) - Category 2; Aquatic hazard (Chronic)
