Xylenes
Manufacturer Information
Name
SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)
Address
3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103
Phone
800-325-5832
Effective Date
2017-05-28
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NFPA
2
3
0

HMIS
Health |
2 |
Flammability |
3 |
Physical Hazard |
0 |
Personal Protection |
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Danger
Hazard Statements
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332: Harmful if inhaled.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
- H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H373: May cause damage to organs through prlonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
- H401: Toxic to aquatic life.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
- P233: Keep container tightly closed.
- P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
- P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
- P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
- P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam 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 to an approved waste disposal plant.
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