Orthoxylene (Pure Grade)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303+H333, H304, H315, H319, H335, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Physical state Liquid Color Colorless Odor pungent, sweet

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable Liquid, Moderate skin irritant, Moderate eye irritant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 5, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 5, Inhalation Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific target organ systemic toxicity - single exposure, Category 3 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H303 + H333: May be harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P312: IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity: IARC No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. NTP No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. ACGIH No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.