XYLENE (Histological)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H336, H340, H350, H361, H372, H401

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 or mixture SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION (Unborn child) - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (bladder, hearing organs, kidneys, liver, respiratory system) - Category 1 ASPIRATION HAZARD - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H361 - Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Bladder, hearing organs, kidneys, liver, respiratory system) H401 - Toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 - Wear protective gloves. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P260 - Do not breathe vapor. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling

Response

P314 - Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P304 + P340 + P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P301 + P310 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P302 + P352 + P362+P364 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 or mixture SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION (Unborn child) - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (bladder, hearing organs, kidneys, liver, respiratory system) - Category 1 ASPIRATION HAZARD - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 2