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General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2016-06-24
Product name
XYLENES
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H319, H351, H372, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
result in GHS classification: GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure
Aspiration hazard
Category 1
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure Aspiration Hazard Category 1 Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment
