Startex Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H312+H332, H315, H319, H335, H336, H351, H360, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (Auditory system) repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly 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. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or re- peated exposure.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2 (Auditory system) - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard : Category 1