Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2026-05-18
Product name
XYLENE
Product Synonyms
Xylol, Dimethyl benzene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent, raw material for chemical industry
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Recochem Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H312, H315, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation, H315 Causes skin irritation Category 2 Acute Toxicity – Dermal, H312 Harmful in contact with skin Category 4 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation, H332 Harmful if inhaled Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity EXCLAMATION MARK Single exposure), H335 May cause respiratory irritation Category 3
Precautionary statements
GENERAL P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use PREVENTATIVE P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation/lighting equipment P242 Use non-sparking tools P243 Take action to prevent static discharges P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash 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 P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P303 + P361 + IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse P353 skin with water/shower P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use foam/water spray/fog for extinction
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 Store locked up
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Pictogram Hazard statement Flammable Liquids, H226 Flammable liquid and vapour Category 3 FLAME Aspiration Hazard, H304 May be fatal if swallowed and Category 1 enters airways HEALTH HAZARD Skin Corrosion/Irritation, H315 Causes skin irritation Category 2 Acute Toxicity – Dermal, H312 Harmful in contact with skin Category 4 Acute Toxicity – Inhalation, H332 Harmful if inhaled Category 4 Specific Target Organ Toxicity EXCLAMATION MARK (Single exposure), H335 May cause respiratory irritation Category 3