Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312, H312+H332, H315, H319, H332, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]] Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition

Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Flam. Liq. 3, H226 Acute Tox. 4, H312 Acute Tox. 4, H332 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Aquatic Chronic 2, H411

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS08 GHS07

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. : H226, H312 + H332, H315, H319, H411 (Code)

Prevention

Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or Nitrile gloves.. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection: Recommended: Chemical splash goggles.. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid breathing vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

Collect spillage. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

Not applicable.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Hazardous Ingredients

xylene

Precautionary statements

P280, P210, P273, P261, P264, P391, P304 + P312, P362 + P364, P302 + P312, (Code) P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P313, P501

2.3 Other hazards

Product meets the criteria for PBT or vPvB according PBT P B T vPvB vP vB

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

Additional information

Mixing of chemicals may create a reaction hazardous to one’s health, to the environment, or a potential fire hazard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition : Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Flam. Liq. 3, H226 Acute Tox. 4, H312 Acute Tox. 4, H332 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Aquatic Chronic 2, H411