m-Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312+H332, H315, H319, H336, H372

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 3 0 N/A

Health hazards

Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H312 + H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P322 - Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors NFPA Health Flammability Instability