Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H332, H335, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system, Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

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. P260 Do not breathe 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. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: 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 to extinguish. 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. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

- none

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 2), Central nervous system, Liver, Kidney, H373 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.