Xylenes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315+H320, H335, H336, H351, H361, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

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 or vapor. Wash 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 exposed or concerned, get medical advice/attention. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing 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 inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Fire: In case of fire, use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/Eye irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Aspiration Hazard Category 1 Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2