General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-21
Product name
5-Nitro-m-xylene
Product Synonyms
1,3-Dimethyl-5-nitrobenzene
CAS No.
99-12-7
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful if inhaled Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
