Xylenes |
Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if inhaled May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 Keep cool Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Manufacturer information
Name
Fisher Scientific Compan
Phone
201-796-7100
Address
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
PICTOGRAMS
NFPA
3
3
0
Northern Michigan University
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