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 Flammable Liquids - Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity – Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - H373 May cause damage to the hearing organs Category 2 through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

xylene (Contd. on page 2) CA (Contd. of page 1) 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take actions to prevent static discharges. 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0