Diethylbenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H319

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Flammable Liquid 3 H226 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Eye Irritation 2A H319

Aspiration hazard

1 H304

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US Labelling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and US) other ignition sources. 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. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection/ respiratory protection. P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P235 -Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 -Store locked up. P501 -Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Eye Contact Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Contact Irritating to skin. Inhalation At elevated temperatures, product vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. Repeated or prolonged overexposure to product mists can result in respiratory tract inflammation and an increased risk of infection. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. 2.4. Additional Physical Information This material can accumulate static discharge by flow or agitation and can be ignited by static discharge.