Xylene

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Toxic to reproduction Category 2

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer if inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

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 only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

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 advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing.

Storage

Store in a closed container. Store in well-ventilated place. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.