XYLENE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour colourless Odour Mild sweet

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2 - repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact Ingestion Inhalation Skin contact

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. IARC Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 ACGIH Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to hu- mans Ethylbenzene 100-41-4