General Information
Revision date
2014-11-25
Product name
m-Xylene
Chemical name
m-Xylene
CAS No.
108-38-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
To be used only for scientific research and development. Not for use in humans or animals
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Company Information
company name
Toronto Research Chemicals
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
orders@trc-canada.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1/2.2 Classification of the Substance or Mixture and Label Elements
Classification according to GHS
According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) Flammable Liquids (Category 3) Acute Toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute Toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Skin Irritation (Category 2) Eye Damage/Irritation (Category 2A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure; Respiratory Tract Irritation (Category 3)
Aspiration hazard
Category 1) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard (Category 3) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Long-Term Hazard (Category 3)
Hazard statements
Identification (According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301/P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303/P361/P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305/P351/P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
