Xylene Histologic Grade

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

226 Flammable Liquids Cat 3 304 Aspiration hazard Cat 1 312 Acute toxicity,dermal Cat 4 315 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 320 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 2B 332 Acute toxicity,inhalation Cat 4 335 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Cat 3 350 Carcinogenicity Cat 1A, 1B 361 Reproductive toxicity Cat 2 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatalif swallowed and enters airways. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only in a cool, well‐ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory ventilation. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. ‐ No smoking. Use explosion‐proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non‐sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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 INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Keep container tightly closed and locked up. Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None