XYLENE (XYL)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]] Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition

Multi-constituent substance

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H312 Harmful in contact with skin H332 Harmful if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

General: P103 Read label before use. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Tightly- fitting goggles. Wear protective clothing Recommended Use suitable protective equipment. Chemical-resistant gloves. nitrile rubber. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P260 Do not breathe vapour.

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P301 + P310 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.

Storage

P235 Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Hazardous Ingredients

Reaction Mass of Ethylbenzene and M-Xylene and P-Xylene

Supplemental label elements

Not applicable Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles: Not applicable

Special packaging requirements

Containers to be fitted with child resistant fastenings: Yes, applicable

Tactile warning of danger

Yes, applicable

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition Multi-constituent substance. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] Flam. Liq. 3, H226 Acute Tox. 4, H312 Acute Tox. 4, H332 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 STOT SE 3, H335 (Respiratory tract irritation) STOT RE 2, H373 Asp. Tox. 1, H304 Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 2.2 Label elements Hazard Pictograms Signal word(s): Danger. Hazard statement(s) H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H312 Harmful in contact with skin H332 Harmful if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary statement(s) General: P103 Read label before use. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Prevention: P280 Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection: Recommended: Tightly- fitting goggles. Wear protective clothing: Recommended: Use suitable protective equipment. Chemical-resistant gloves. nitrile rubber. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P260 Do not breathe vapour. Response: P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P301 + P310 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or