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General Information
Revision date
2013-02-05
Product name
Xylenes, mixed isomers with ethylbenzene
Product Synonyms
Xylol; Methyltoluene.; Dimethylbenzene (Histological/Laboratory/Certified ACS/Scintanalyzed)
CAS No.
1330-20-7
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Company Information
company name
thermo fisher scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid Odor aromatic Target Organs Central nervous system (CNS), Eyes, Respiratory system, Skin, Liver, Kidney, Blood
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion
Aspiration hazard
May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
