General Information
Product name
o-Xylene
Product Synonyms
1,2-Dimethylbenzene, ortho-xylene, o-xylol
CAS No.
95-47-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H312, H315, H332, H361, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Dermal: GHS Category 4 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity: GHS Category 2 Acute Aquatic Hazard: GHS Category 2
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapor. H312 – Harmful in contact with skin. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H332 – Harmful if inhaled. H361 – Suspected of causing damage to fertility or the unborn child. H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 – If on skin or hair: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P403+P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Emergency Overview Causes irritation to eyes and respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed thought the skin. May cause central nervous system depression, liver damage, or kidney damage. Causes adverse reproductive and fetal effects in animals. Flammable liquid and vapor. Static electrical hazard. Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, central nervous system, liver, lungs, eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2* Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
