XYLENES

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302+H312+H332, H315, H319, H351, H372, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

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 31 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12 Repeated Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Target Organs Narcotic effect., Respiratory tract irritation Central nervous system, Lungs, auditory organs

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H302+H312+H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.

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 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 12. Repeated Exposure Aspiration Hazard Category 1 Target Organs 1. Narcotic effect., Respiratory tract irritation. 2. Central nervous system, Lungs, auditory organs Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment