Xylene (mixture of isomers) Secondary Reference Standard for GC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquid, category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, category 4, dermal and inhalation Aspiration hazard, category 1 Skin irritation, category 2 Eye irritation, category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), category 2(1) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), category 3, Respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic, category 3 Target Organs (1) no data available

Signal word

Danger Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

2.3 Other hazards

This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, Annex XIII.