XYLENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H332, H351, H373

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 flame Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 health hazard Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to the hearing organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. (Contd. of page 1) Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

xylene ethylbenzene

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to the hearing organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable (Contd. of page 2)

vPvB Substances

Not applicable