p-Xylene reference substance for gas chromatography

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H312, H312+H332, H315, H319, H332, H335, 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

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

H332

Harmful if inhaled

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

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.

P261

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

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P271

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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.

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.

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 ...

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335

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. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. 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. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. 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): 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. 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 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