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General Information
Version
02
Revision date
2016-11-01
Product name
Para Xylene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For producing basic organic chemicals
Manufacturer Name
The Kuwait Para Xylene Production Company, P.O 9717
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Company Information
company name
The Kuwait Para Xylene Production Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
picpxcontacts@equate.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA – RATINGS (SCALE 0-4) GHS Classification Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 5, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2A Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - exposure, Category 3 Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, Category 2
2.2 Label elements
Symbol(s)
Signal word
Danger
Physical hazards
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
Health hazards
H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): Health 2 Flammability 3 Reactivity 0 SKIN CONTACT Very hazardous in case of skin contact, skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or occasionally blistering INHALATION Can be harmful if high concentrations are inhaled EYE CONTACT In case of eye contact it causes irritation. Inflammation of eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching. OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS The substance is toxic to blood, kidneys, nervous system and liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to substance can produce organs damage.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 5, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2A Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - exposure, Category 3 Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, Category 2
