Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H351, H361, H373, H401, H433

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Classification according to GHS

Classified as Hazardous according to the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001, New Zealand. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. 3.1C Flammable liquids: Medium 6.1D (Oral) 6.1D (Dermal) 6.1D (Inhalation – vapours, dusts or mists): Substance that is acutely toxic 6.3A Substance that is irritating to the skin 6.4A Substance that is irritating to the eyes 6.7B Substance that is that is a suspected human carcinogen 6.8B Substance that is suspected to be a human reproductive or development toxicant 6.9B (Repeated exposure) : Substance that is harmful to human target organs or systems 9.1D Substance that is slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or is otherwise designed for biocidal action 9.2D Substance that is slightly harmful in the soil environment 9.3C Substance that is harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Signal word

EPA New Zealand Approval Code: HSR0002652

HSNO Classifications

3.1C, 6.1D, 6.4A, 6.7B, 6.8B, 6.9B, 9.1D, 9.3C Refer to www.epa.govt.nz for controls for this substance. H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H 361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H302 Harmful if swallowed H 373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H304 May be fatal if swallowed and H 401 Toxic to aquatic life enters airways H312 Harmful in contact with skin H 433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates H315 Causes skin irritation H 319 Causes serious eye irritation H 332 May be harmful if inhaled H 351 Suspected of causing cancer

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use P201 Obtain specified instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe vapours. P264 Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when use this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves and protective eye/face protection P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 If swallowed immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. P302 + P352 If on skin: wash with plenty of soap and water. P312 Call a Poison Centre or a doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse Mouth. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. P303+P361+P353 If on skin or hair remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 If Inhaled: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a Poison Centre or Doctor if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs get medical advice. P304+P312 If inhaled call a Poison Centre or Doctor 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice. P308+P313 If exposed or concerned get medical advice. P314 Get medical advice if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire, stop leak if safe to do so.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well ventilated place and keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of product to a landfill in accordance with any local regulations. FOR FURTHER HAZARDOUS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO THE SDS Dangerous Goods Products that are classified as Dangerous for Storage and Transport: these products are allocated a UN No; with accompanying Class, Pack Group and Sub. Risk, if required. Products that do not have a specific description under the code but have low flash points, or such, must be classified under their most significant risk e.g Flammable Goods N.O.S (Not Otherwise Specified) UN 1993

Hazardous Ingredients

Products are considered to be hazardous if they pose intrinsic risk to human or environmental health, such as mutagens (able to change DNA) teratogens (able to result in birth defects) carcinogens (able to generate cell abnormalities) etc. HSNO Act Hazardous Substance and New Organisms Act – limits and manages the transaction of harzardous substances in New Zealand and her territories. SUMMARY INFORMATION ONLY