Xylenes CMOS (contains ethylbenzene)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312+H332, H315, H319, H335, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquid, category 3

Health hazards

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

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic, category 3 Target Organs (1) liver, kidney, nervous system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor. H312+H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 - Do not breathe 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. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools.

Response

P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - 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/doctor if you feel unwell. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide to extinguish.

Storage

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.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment or disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) none