Xylene

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Dermal: Category 4 Acute toxicity Inhalation: Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity: Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 (central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Narcosis Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(respiratory system, nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 2(auditory organ)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard: Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term hazard: Category 2 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs(central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidney) after single exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs(respiratory system, nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure May cause damage to organs(auditory organ) through prolonged or repeated exposure May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment. 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. Do not breathe vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.