Xylene

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 2B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (liver, kidney) exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (liver, kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If on skin Wash with plenty of 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. 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 exposed Call a poison center/doctor. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.