In case of on-campus emergency please call ext. 5111 or 562-777-4000

Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2018-08-06

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

3

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

X

NFPA

2

3

0

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Xylenes

Danger 2018-08-06

Hazard Statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H315: Causes skin irritation.

H332: Harmful if inhaled.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

H373: May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system, Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

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 onlu 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/ 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.

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: 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.

Manufacturer information

Name

SIGMAN-ALDRICH

Phone

1-800-424-9300

Address

3050 Spruce Street
Saint Louis, 63103

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

3

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

X

NFPA

2

3

0

School of Science, Technology, and Health
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions