Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H305, H315, H319, H336, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Eye Irritation, Category 2 Skin Irritation, Category 2 Aspiration Hazard, Category 2 Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 3 Environmental: Aquatic Toxicity, Category 2 Physical: Flammable Liquids, Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Flame Exclamation

Health hazards

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Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H315: Causes skin irritation. H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless Liquid. IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Flammable liquid and vapor. May affect the Central Nervous System causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed. This material or a component is an aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Maybe harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Potential health effects

EYES Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of the eyes SKIN: Can cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin, and other skin damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and drying and cracking of skin, skin burns, and other skin damage. Passage of this material into the body through the skin is possible, and skin contact may be harmful. INGESTION: Swallowing may be harmful. Aspiration Hazard (swallowing, vomit). May result in lung inflammation and lung injury. INHALATION: Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing this material may be harmful. Symptoms are not expected at air concentrations below the recommended exposure limits.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:, Central nervous system, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Skin, auditory system, lung (for example, asthma-like conditions), male reproductive system, respiratory tract

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Skin absorption, Skin contact, Eye contact, Ingestion TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT May cause damage to the following organs kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes, hear, upper respiratory tract, skin, auditory system, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea. CANCER STATEMENT: This material (or a component) may cause cancer in humans. Ethylbenzene has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The relevance of this finding to humans is uncertain. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified ethylbenzene as a possible human carcinogen.