Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2020-01-15

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Northern Michigan University
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m-Xylene

Danger 2020-01-15

Hazard Statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H312: Harmful in contact with skin.

H315: Causes skin irritation.

H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot surface. 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.

P261: Avoid breathing 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): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. RInse skin with water/shower.

P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove vitim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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.

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 for extinction.

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

Sigma-Aldrich, Inc.

Phone

1 314 771-5765

Address

3050 SPRUCE ST
ST. LOUIS, MO 63103

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

2

3

0

Northern Michigan University
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