m-Xylene reference substance for gas chromatography

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H333, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids (Category C), H226 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category E), H304 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category E), H333 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category D), H312 Skin irritation (Category A), , H315 Eye irritation (Category A), , H319 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category C), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H333 May be harmful if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

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/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P322 Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards

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