Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H316, H319, H332, H336, H351, H373, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Aspiration hazard

Category 1) H304 Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 4) H312 Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4) H332 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) H316 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2B) H319 Carcinogenicity (Category 2) H351 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (Category 3 respiratory tract irritation) H373 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (Category 3 narcotic effects) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard (Category 2) H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2) H411

Signal word

Danger Label Hazard Statements H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H 315: Causes skin irritation. 2 H319: Causes eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Label Precautionary statements P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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, and lighting equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POI- SON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with wa- ter/shower. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/ attention P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if pre- sent and easy to do – continue rinsing. P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.