XYLENES, REAGENT (ACS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H312, H315, H319, H336, H351, H360, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (central nervous system, kidney, liver, respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (nervous system, respiratory exposure system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, kidney, liver, respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (nervous system, respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.