Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H304, H312, H315, H320, H332, H335, H336, H351, H360, H371, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Product is Flammable Liquid, may cause respiratory irritation, drowsiness or dizziness, may cause damage to Central Nervous System, may be harmful if swallowed, may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, causes Eye and Skin irritation, Harmful if inhaled or in contact with skin, Suspected of causing cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, Toxic to aquatic life. Target Organs: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System, Central Nervous System None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Oral Category 5 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Category 3 (respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Category 2 (central nervous system)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation, Category 2B Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic to Reproduction, Category 1B Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Short Term (Acute) Hazard Category 2 Label Elements, including precautionary statements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable Liquid and Vapour H303 May be harmful if swallowed H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H332 Harmful if inhaled H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H320 Causes eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351 Suspected of causing cancer H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H371 May cause damage to central nervous 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. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond the container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352+P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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 advice or attention. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378 In case of fire use, dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam, halon or carbon dioxide to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage

Storage

P403+P235+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store Locked Up

Disposal

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