Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2018-01-17

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Northern Michigan University
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p-Xylene

Danger 2018-01-17

Hazard Statements

Flammable liquid and vapor

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Harmful in contact with skin

Causes skin irritation

Causes serious eye irritation

Harmful if inhaled

May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

Prevention:

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

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

Inhalation:

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

Skin:

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention

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

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Manufacturer information

Name

Fisher Scientific Chemical

Phone

201-796-7100

Address

One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn , 07410

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

3

0

Northern Michigan University
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SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions