XYLENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Hazardous chemical

AUSTRALIA CLASSIFICATION

Dangerous goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

Flammable Liquids, H226 Flammable liquid and vapour Category 3 FLAME

Aspiration hazard

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and Category 1 enters airways

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/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation/lighting equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge 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 contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P353 Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use foam/water spray/fog for extinction

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 in accordance with local regulations