• Does xylene meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
• Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
• Does xylene meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
• What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

Does xylene meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Xylene meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

B2 - Flammable and combustible material - Flammable liquid

D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic

D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic

Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Does xylene meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

Flammable; Harmful; Irritant. [R10; Xn (R20/21); Xi (R38)]

What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

EU RISK PHRASES :

Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to the skin. [R:10-20/21-38]

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Keep out of reach of children.* Avoid contact with the eyes. [S:(2-)*25]

*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance of preparation is sold for industrial use only.

Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration range indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.

EU COMMENTS :

CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 20%: Harmful; Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to the skin. [Xn;R:20/21-38]

CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 12.5% AND LESS THAN 20%: Harmful; Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. [Xn;R:20/21]

The product label must indicate if the substance is a specific isomer or a mixture of isomers.

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