General Information
Revision date
2017-05-26
Product name
o-Xylene
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. 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. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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 SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
