General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2014-12-23
Product name
MESITYLENE, 98%
Product Synonyms
1,3,5-TRIMETHYLBENZENE
CAS No.
108-67-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H335, H401, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Aspiration hazard Category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause respiratory irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
