XYLENES

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H312, H315, H319, H333, H361, H371, H373, H401, H413, H433

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. Flammable Liquid Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 5, Skin [1] Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 4, Acute Vertebrate

Hazard categories

3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI Determined by Chemwatch 3.1C, 6.1D(dermal), 6.1D(oral), 6.1E(inhalation), 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.8B, 6.9B(inhalation), 6.9B(oral), 9.1D, 9.3C using GHS/HSNO criteria

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H333 May be harmful if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H371 May cause damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H401 Toxic to aquatic life H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.