XYLENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H335, H351, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard categories

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS CATEGORY 3 ACUTE TOXICITY CATEGORY 4 DERMAL ACUTE TOXICITY CATEGORY 4 INHALATION ACUTE TOXICITY CATEGORY 5 ORAL SKIN CORROSION / CATEGORY 2 IRRITATION SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / CATEGORY 2 AND 2A EYE IRRITATION CARCINOGENICITY CATEGORY 2 TOXIC TO SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN CATEGORY TOXICITY SINGLE EXPOSURE TOXIC TO SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN CATEGORY 2 TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE

Aspiration hazard

CATEGORY 1 HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ACUTE 3 ENVIRONMENT SHORT-TERM ACUTE) HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC CHRONIC 2 ENVIRONMENT LONG-TERM CHRONIC) HAZARD STATEMENTS H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H304 May be fatal if swallowed or enters airways H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H351 Suspected of causing cancer H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/hot surfaces/sparks/open flames and other sources of ignition. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. SAFETY DATA SHEET P241 Use explosion-proof electrical / ventilation/lighting/handling equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharge. P260 Do not breath dusts/fume/gas/mist/vapors or spray. P264 Wash hands and any exposed area thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area. P28 Use appropriate personal protective impervious

Response

P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a Poison Center / doctor. P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label) P330 Rinse mouth. 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 in case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

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 Store separately. Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local/ regional/national /international regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SIGNAL WORD: DANGER PICTOGRAM: GHS02 - FLAME GHS07 - EXCLAMATION MARK GHS08 - HEALTH HAZARD GHS09 - ENVIRONMENT HAZARD CLASS HAZARD CATEGORY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS CATEGORY 3 ACUTE TOXICITY CATEGORY 4 DERMAL ACUTE TOXICITY CATEGORY 4 INHALATION ACUTE TOXICITY CATEGORY 5 ORAL SKIN CORROSION / CATEGORY 2 IRRITATION SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / CATEGORY 2 AND 2A EYE IRRITATION CARCINOGENICITY CATEGORY 2 TOXIC TO SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN CATEGORY 3 TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE TOXIC TO SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN CATEGORY 2 TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE ASPIRATION HAZARD CATEGORY 1 HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ACUTE 3 ENVIRONMENT SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC CHRONIC 2 ENVIRONMENT LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) HAZARD STATEMENTS: H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H304 May be fatal if swallowed or enters airways H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects