Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2021-12-24

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

3

0

Northern Michigan University
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Xylenes

Danger 2021-12-24

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

1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

3

0

Northern Michigan University
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions