Xylenes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H312+H332, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H373

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312+H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H335 – May cause respiratory irritation H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Xylenes, ethyl benzene

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P241 - Use explosion-proof equipment. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P370+ P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

2.3 Other hazards

No additional information available