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General Information
Revision date
2009-10-29
Product name
Xylenes
Product Synonyms
Dimethylbenzene
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor aromatic Target Organs None known.
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
