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General Information
Revision date
2017-04-26
Product name
Xylene
Chemical name
XYLENES
CAS No.
1330-20-7
REACH No
01-2119488216-32-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
Chemtrec local numbers
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Poland S.A
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
export@avantormaterials.com, SDS@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H312, H312+H332, H315, H319, H332, H335, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The product has been classified according to the legislation in force.
EU Classification
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3 H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 H312: Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 H332: Harmful if inhaled. Skin irritation Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. Serious eye irritation Category 2 H319: Causes serious eye irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 H373: May cause damage to organs through Repeated Exposure prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Contains
XYLENES
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312+H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P370+P378 In case of fire Use to extinguish
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
