Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H319, H351, H361

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classifications

Flammable liquid Skin corrosive 3 Flash point >= 23°C and <= 60°C (140°F) 2 Reversible adverse effects in dermal tissue, Draize score: >= 2.3 < 4.0 or persistent inflammation Eye corrosive Carcinogen Reproductive toxin 2A Eye irritant: Subcategory 2A, Reversible in 21 days 2 Limited evidence of human or animal carcinogenicity 2 Human or animal evidence possibly with other information Aspiration

Aspiration hazard

1 Toxicity Category 1: Known (regarded)- human evidence - hydrocarbons with kinematic viscosity ? 20.5 mm2/s at 40° C.

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H351 Suspected of causing cancer H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment P242 Use only non sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P264 Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P281 Use personal protective equipment as required P321 Specific treatment (see Section 4 on this SDS) P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 Get medical advice/attention P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or earth for extinction P405 Store locked up P403+P235 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/ regional/ national/, regulations.

Signal word

Danger Preexisting skin, eye, and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product. . .