Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2019-06-19
Product name
Xylenes
Product Synonyms
Xylenes; Xylol; methyl toluene, benzene, dimethyl-; dimethylbenzene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Hydrocarbon solvent
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CFR Chemicals
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H312, H315+H320, H332, H336, H351, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
Target Organs Narcotic Effects
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 + H320 Causes skin irritation and causes eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
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, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P321 Specific Treatment: see response statements on the label P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE / DOCTOR. P331 DO NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminate clothing. Rinse skin with water / shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in well-ventilated place. Keep contained tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal unit.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 3) Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 4) Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2B) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3 respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3 narcotic effects)
Aspiration hazard
Category 1) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard (Category 2)
Health hazards
2 Flammability 3
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Eye Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
