Xylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H312+H332, H315, H332, H336, H351, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (GHS-US)

Flammable liquids H226 Flammable liquid and vapor Category 3 Acute toxicity (dermal) H312 Harmful in contact with skin Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation) H332 Harmful if inhaled Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation H315 Causes skin irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer (Inhalation, oral) Specific target organ H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways 1 Hazardous to the aquatic H401 Toxic to aquatic life

Environmental hazards

Acute

Hazard categories

2

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways 05/04/2018 EN (English US) Page 1 H312+H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351 - Suspected of causing cancer (Inhalation, oral) H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H401 - Toxic to aquatic life

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, spray, vapors P261 - Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, spray, vapors P264 - Wash Skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective clothing, protective gloves P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container in an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable