Xylene

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Category 4 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2A irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs, central nervous (single exposure) system) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (narcosis) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (nervous system, respiratory organs) (repeated exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (auditory organs) (repeated exposure)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Environmental Aquatic acute Category 1 Aquatic chronic Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if inhaled May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs, central nervous system) Causes damage to organs (nervous system, respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure May cause damage to organs (auditory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Very 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. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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 or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . 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: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention 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 it before reuse. Collect spillage.

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 hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.