XYLENE ASTM S

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H303, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H373, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids - Category 3 Aspiration toxicity - Category 1 Acute oral toxicity - Category 5 Acute dermal toxicity - Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) - Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity - Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity - Category 3

Contains

Xylene (mixed isomers o, m, p)

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Avoid release to the environment • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking • Keep container tightly closed • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment • Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating / lighting equipment • Use only non-sparking tools • Take precautionary measures against static discharge • Keep cool

Response

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell • 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 • Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor • Do NOT induce vomiting • In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Physical-Chemical Properties Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air The vapours are heavier than air and may carry along the ground giving a high risk of explosion Friction generated by product discharge can create static charges of sufficient magnitude to cause SPARKS WHICH MAY LEAD TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Potential health effects

If swallowed accidentally, the product may enter the lungs due to its low viscosity and lead to the rapid development of very serious pulmonary lesions (medical survey during 48 hours)

Environmental effects

No information available