Xylenes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H373

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 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 2

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

EU Classification

Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Hazard pictograms

Xn - Harmful

R-phrase(s)

R10 - Flammable R65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed R20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R48/20 - Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H332 - Harmful if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

2.3 Other hazards

No information available