Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H336, H351, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid - Category 3; Acute toxicity (Dermal) - Category 4; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4; Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2; Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A; Carcinogenicity - Category 2; Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2; Aspiration hazard - Category 1; Aquatic hazard (Acute) - Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (auditory (hearing) system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, and other equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe fume, mist, vapours, spray. P264 Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. 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 CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate foam, dry chemical powder, water spray or fog to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable regional, national and local l aws and regulations

2.3 Other hazards

None known.