EC/CAS
215-535-7/1330-20-7
Name of the chemical
Xylene
Concentration
>=50-<70 >=30-<50
Revision date
2023-06-07
Product name
Entellan new rapid mounting medium for microscopy
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA) +1-703- 527-3887 CHEMTREC (International) 24
Icons in SDS
Company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H312, H312+H332, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H373, H401, H412
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H312
Harmful in contact with skin
H312+H332
Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H315
Causes skin irritation
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H332
Harmful if inhaled
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
H373
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401
Toxic to aquatic life
H412
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Code
Statements
P210
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - 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.
P260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264
Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P271
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273
Avoid release to the environment.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P303+P361+P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P314
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P331
Do NOT induce vomiting.
P333+P313
IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313
IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362
Take off contaminated clothing.
P370+P378
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
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 ...
Aspiration hazard
Category 1), H304 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 3), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H312 + H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system, Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. 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. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor 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. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash 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 to extinguish. 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.
2.3 Other hazards
none