m-Xylene

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Manufacturer Information


Name

Sigma-Aldrich, Inc.


Address

3050 SPRUCE ST
ST. LOUIS, MO 63103


Phone

3147715765


Effective Date

2020-01-15


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NFPA

2

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0

HMIS

Health

Flammability

Physical Hazard

Personal Protection


Signal Word

Danger


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.

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