Jasco Xylol Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Flammable Liquids, Category 3 Acute Toxicity Skin, Category 4 Acute Toxicity Inhalation, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer if inhaled. May cause damage to ears through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - 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. Do not breathe gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep cool.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. Specific treatment see label. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire, use dry chemical powder to extinguish.

Storage

Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects (Acute and Chronic) Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness, headache, irritation of respiratory tract, weakness, drowsiness, depression of central nervous system, and watering of eyes. Severe overexposure may cause unconsciousness, anesthesia, irregular heartbeat, and death. Intentional misuse of this product by deliberately concentrating and inhaling can be harmful or fatal. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects This product is a skin irritant. It may be absorbed through the skin. It may cause irritation, dermatitis, drying of skin, and numbness in fingers and arms. May increase severity of symptoms listed under inhalation. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects This material is an eye irritant. It may cause irritation, redness, stinging, tearing, excessive swelling of the conjunctiva; and or excessive blinking. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, or diarrhea. Chronic Exposure Effects Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis. May cause skin irritation, permanent central nervous system changes, kidney damage, and liver damage

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Diseases of the skin, liver, and kidneys.