Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Auditory system) repeated exposure (Inhalation) Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 3 hazard

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H332 Harmful if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H373 May cause damage to organs (Auditory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled

Environmental hazards

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

No precautionary phrases.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. This material is a static accumulator. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air- vapour mixtures can occur. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Auditory system) repeated exposure (Inhalation) Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 3 hazard