Histomount

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H312, H315, H332

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard pictograms

Flammable Irritant

Health hazards

GHS Categories GHS02 - Flammable Flammable Liquids 3 H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. GHS07 – Irritant Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. GHS08 – Health Acute Tox., Dermal 4 H312: Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Tox., Inhalation 4 H332: Harmful if inhaled.

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor. H312 - Harmful in contact with skin. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H332 - Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Potential health effects

NFPA Hazard Rating: ND HMIS® Hazard Rating: ND (0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

PBT Substances

ND

vPvB Substances

ND Emergency overview Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with slight sweet odor. Immediate effects: Xylene Danger! Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Affects central nervous system. Causes severe eye irritation. Causes irritation to skin and respiratory tract. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Flammable liquid and vapor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes, skin, ingestion and inhalation Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Eyes: Vapors cause eye irritation. Splashes cause severe irritation, possible corneal burns and eye damage. Pain, tears, burns, sensitivity to light, swelling and possible corneal damage. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation and conjunctivitis. Skin: Skin contact results in loss of natural oils and often results in a characteristic dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin. Reddening, itching, and inflammation. Repeated or prolonged contact may result in drying, reddening, itching, pain, inflammation, cracking and possible secondary infection with tissue damage. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract. Aspiration into lungs may cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage. Salivation, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under Inhalation. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may result in nausea, vomiting, headache, ringing in the ears, and severe breathing difficulties which may be delayed in onset. Substernal pain, cough, and hoarseness are also reported. Symptoms of central nervous system depression or effects which may occur can include headache, excitation, euphoria, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma respiratory arrest and death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Chronic Exposure: Xylene - Acute or chronic overexposure to this material or its components may cause systemic toxicity including adverse effects to the following: kidney, liver, brain, blood, spleen, testes, fetus and central nervous system. Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen: No See Toxicological Information (Section 11)

Environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)