Xylenes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H304, H312+H332, H315, H319, H335, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colourless aromatic Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. May be harmful if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 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 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects 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 P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.