General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-22
Product name
2-Bromo-m-xylene
Product Synonyms
2-Bromo-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 2,6-Dimethylbromobenzene
CAS No.
576-22-7
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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
H302
Harmful if swallowed
H315
Causes skin irritation
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation
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 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store locked up
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) Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
