General Information
Revision date
2006-07-06
Product name
METAXYLENE
CAS No.
108-38-3
supplier name
BP Amoco Chemical Company
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Company Information
company name
BP Amoco Chemical Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
bpcares@bp.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. Color Clear. White. Emergency overview WARNING ! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Aspiration hazard
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE. Flammable liquid. Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Causes gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea. See toxicological information (Section 11)
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation. Skin Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. Inhalation Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion
