XYLENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H332, H335, H373

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

Danger Hazard Classifications Flammable Liquids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 4 Aspiration Hazard - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Respiratory Tract Irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Hazard Statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H332 Harmful if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Prevention Precautionary Statements P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use 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 and all other equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray P261 Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator Response Precautionary Statements P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370+P378 In case of fire: Use Foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only for extinction Storage Precautionary Statements P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 Store locked up

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Poison Schedule: S6. Poison

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 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Respiratory Tract Irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Hazard Statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.