XYLENE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicify, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 ' Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 18 Specific target organ toxicity, Category 1 single exposure (central nervous system, lddney, Iiver, respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicify, Category 3 single exposure narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure (nervous system, respiratory system) OSHA hazard(s): Not classified

Signal word

Danger Hazardstatement Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation, Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (central nervous systemr kidneyr liver, respiratory system). Causes daniage to organs (nervous system, respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life, Harrrrful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safefy precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Use spark-proof tools and exploiion-proof equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective'clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well'ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Emergency Overview: Causes irritation to eyes and respiratory tract, Aspiration hazard if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed thought the skin. May cause central nervous system depression, liver damage, or kidney damage. Causes adverse reproductive and fetal elfects in animals. Flammable liquid and vapor. Static electrical lnazard, Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, central nervous system, liver, lungs, eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant