Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H336, H360, H370, H372, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H312

Harmful in contact with skin

H315

Causes skin irritation

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

H332

Harmful if inhaled

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H360

May damage fertility or the unborn child

H370

Causes damage to organs

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H401

Toxic to aquatic life

H411

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys Category 3 Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 nervous system, respiratory system

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: nervous system, respiratory system Precautionary statements-(Prevention) Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid release to the environment Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating / lighting / equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool Precautionary statements-(Response) IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use suitable extinguishing media for extinction Collect spillage Precautionary statements-(Storage) Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys Category 3 Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 nervous system, respiratory system Aspiration hazard Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Pictograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: nervous system, respiratory system