Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2024-09-01
Product name
Continental Xylene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Petroleum solvent
supplier name
Continental Supplies
Emergency telephone
+27 83 253 6618
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Continental Supplies
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H304, H315, H319, H335, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency response data Colourless Liquid. Flammable. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if in contact with any ignition source. DOT ERG No. 130 GHS Classification Health Acute inhalation toxicity Hazard category 4. Acute dermal toxicity Hazard category 4. Skin corrosion/irritation Hazard Category 2. Eye irritation Hazard Category 2. STOT - single exposure Hazard category 3. STOT - repeated Hazard Category 2. exposure
Aspiration hazard
Hazard Category 1 Environmental Acute toxicity Not classified Chronic toxicity Hazard category 3. Physical Flammability Hazard category 2.
Signal word
DANGER GHS Labels/Pictograms Hazard Statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled Harmful in contact with skin. May cause respiratory irrritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Response
IN CASE OF FIRE Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists get medical attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Gently wash skin with plenty of soap and water. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place and keep the container cool and tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and transfer equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation. See Section 11 for further health effects/toxicological data.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Acute inhalation toxicity : Hazard category 4. Acute dermal toxicity : Hazard category 4. Skin corrosion/irritation : Hazard Category 2. Eye irritation : Hazard Category 2. STOT - single exposure : Hazard category 3. STOT - repeated : Hazard Category 2. exposure Aspiration hazard : Hazard Category 1 Environmental Acute toxicity : Not classified. Chronic toxicity : Hazard category 3. Physical Flammability : Hazard category 2. Signal Word : DANGER GHS Labels/Pictograms: Hazard Statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful in contact with skin. May cause respiratory irrritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
