General Information
Revision date
2021-04-26
Product name
Para-xylene
Product Synonyms
1,4-dimethylbenzene, p-Xylene
CAS No.
106-42-3
REACH No
01-2119484661-33-0004,
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw material for use in the chemical industry
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1235 239 670 (This telephone number is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
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Company Information
company name
Shell (Switzerland)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sccmsds@shell.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification
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.
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. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. 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
No precautionary phrases.
2.3 Other hazards
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. 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.
