Xylene
Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
Date of issue: 2-2-2016
Revision date: 28-10-2019
Supersedes: 26-8-2019
Version: 5.1
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1.
Product identifier
Trade name
: Xylene
EC Index-No.
: 601-022-00-9
EC-No.
: 215-535-7
CAS-No.
: 1330-20-7
REACH registration No
: 01-2119488216-32
Type of product
: Isomer mixture,Group (cyclic hydrocarbon of petroleum base)
Formula
: C8H10
Synonyms
: AMSCO / benzene, dimethyl- / byk 310 / dimethylbenzene, mixture of isomers / dimethylbenzol,
mixture of isomers / formula No 00651 / mebon thinner type 2 / methyltoluene, mixture of
isomers / mixed xylenes / paint / solvent xylene / violet 3 / xylene / xylene, mixed isomers, pure
/ xylol / xylol, mixture of isomers
: 10942
BIG no
1.2.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1.
Relevant identified uses
Use of the substance/mixture
1.2.2.
: Solvent
Cleansing product
Chemical raw material
Uses advised against
No additional information available
1.3.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
DutCH2 b.v.
Stationsweg 34
1441EJ Purmerend - Nederland
T +31299391850 - F +31299391859
hello@dutch2.com - www.dutch2.com
1.4.
Emergency telephone number
No additional information available
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1.
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids, Category 3
H226
Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4
H332
Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
H312
H315
Full text of H statements : see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2.
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP)
:
Signal word (CLP)
: Warning
Hazard statements (CLP)
: H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour.
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H332 - Harmful if inhaled.
H312 - Harmful in contact with skin.
H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
GHS02
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H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements (CLP)
: P210 - Keep away from open flames, sparks, heat, hot surfaces. No smoking.
P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges.
P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting.
P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P102 - Keep out of reach of children.
P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
2.3.
Other hazards
PBT: not relevant – no registration required
vPvB: not relevant – no registration required
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1.
Substances
Name
Product identifier
%
Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No.
1272/2008 [CLP]
xylene, mixture of isomers
(CAS-No.) 1330-20-7
(EC-No.) 215-535-7
(EC Index-No.) 601-022-00-9
(REACH-no) 01-2119488216-32
100
Flam. Liq. 3, H226
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation), H332
Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal), H312
Skin Irrit. 2, H315
ethylbenzene
(CAS-No.) 100-41-4
(EC-No.) 202-849-4
(EC Index-No.) 601-023-00-4
< 20
Flam. Liq. 2, H225
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation), H332
Asp. Tox. 1, H304
STOT RE 2, H373
Toluene
(CAS-No.) 108-88-3
(EC-No.) 203-625-9
(EC Index-No.) 601-021-00-3
(REACH-no) 01-2119471310-51
<2
Flam. Liq. 2, H225
Repr. 2, H361d
Asp. Tox. 1, H304
STOT RE 2, H373
Skin Irrit. 2, H315
STOT SE 3, H336
Full text of H-statements: see section 16
3.2.
Mixtures
Not applicable
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1.
Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general
: Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration. Respiratory
arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform resuscitation. Victim conscious
with laboured breathing: half-seated. Victim in shock: on his back with legs slightly raised.
Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia. Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no
warming up). Keep watching the victim. Give psychological aid. Keep the victim calm, avoid
physical strain. Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital. Never give alcohol to
drink. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after inhalation
: Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service. Give
oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary.
First-aid measures after skin contact
: Wash immediately with lots of water. Soap may be used. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing
agents. Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists. Remove clothing before washing.
First-aid measures after eye contact
: Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an
ophthalmologist if irritation persists.
First-aid measures after ingestion
: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison Information Centre
(www.big.be/antigif.html). Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell. Ingestion of large
quantities: immediately to hospital.
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4.2.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/effects after inhalation
: EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the
nasal mucous membranes. Central nervous system depression. Dizziness. Headache.
Coordination disorders. Disturbed motor response. Impaired memory. Disturbances of
consciousness.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact
: Tingling/irritation of the skin.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact
: No effects known.
Symptoms/effects after ingestion
: AFTER INGESTION OF HIGH QUANTITIES: Enlargement/affection of the liver. Symptoms
similar to those listed under inhalation.
: Dry skin. Itching.
Chronic symptoms
4.3.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media
: Quick-acting ABC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting BC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting
class B foam extinguisher. Quick-acting CO2 extinguisher. Class B foam (not alcohol-resistant).
: Water (quick-acting extinguisher, reel); risk of puddle expansion. Water; risk of puddle
expansion.
5.2.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard
: DIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Flammable liquid and vapour. Gas/vapour flammable with air within
explosion limits. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD: May build up electrostatic charges: risk of ignition.
May be ignited by sparks. Gas/vapour spreads at floor level: ignition hazard. Reactions
involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard".
Explosion hazard
: DIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD: Gas/vapour explosive with air within explosion limits.
INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD: may be ignited by sparks. Reactions with explosion
hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".
Hazardous decomposition products in case of
fire
5.3.
Advice for firefighters
Precautionary measures fire
Firefighting instructions
Protection during firefighting
: Upon combustion: CO and CO2 are formed.
: Exposure to fire/heat: keep upwind. Exposure to fire/heat: consider evacuation. Exposure to
fire/heat: seal off low-lying areas. Exposure to fire/heat: have neighbourhood close doors and
windows.
: Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety.
: Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1.
For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
Emergency procedures
6.1.2.
: Gloves. Face shield. Protective clothing. Large spills/in enclosed spaces: compressed air
apparatus.
: Mark the danger area. Stop engines and no smoking. No naked flames or sparks. Spark- and
explosionproof appliances and lighting equipment. Wash contaminated clothes. Large spills/in
confined spaces: consider evacuation. In case of reactivity hazard: consider evacuation.
For emergency responders
No additional information available
6.2.
Environmental precautions
Prevent spreading in sewers.
6.3.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment
Methods for cleaning up
6.4.
: Contain released product, pump into suitable containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Dam
up the liquid spill. Provide equipment/receptacles with earthing. Do not use compressed air for
pumping over spills. Heating: dilute combustible gas/vapour with water curtain.
: Take up liquid spill into a non combustible material e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite or powdered
limestone. Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers. Carefully collect the
spill/leftovers. Spill must not return in its original container. Damaged/cooled tanks must be
emptied. Do not use compressed air for pumping over spills. Clean contaminated surfaces with
an excess of water. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority. Wash clothing
and equipment after handling.
Reference to other sections
No additional information available
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SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1.
Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
: Use spark-/explosionproof appliances and lighting system. Take precautions against
electrostatic charges. Keep away from naked flames/heat. Keep away from ignition
sources/sparks. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the
open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection. Comply with the legal
requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing.
Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Do
not use compressed air for pumping over. Keep container tightly closed.
: Observe normal hygiene standards.
Hygiene measures
7.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Heat and ignition sources
: KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: heat sources. ignition sources.
Information on mixed storage
: KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: combustible materials. oxidizing agents. (strong) acids.
halogens. highly flammable materials.
Storage area
: Store in a cool area. Ventilation at floor level. Fireproof storeroom. Provide for a tub to collect
spills. Provide the tank with earthing. Meet the legal requirements.
Special rules on packaging
: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: closing. clean. correctly labelled. meet the legal requirements.
Secure fragile packagings in solid containers.
7.3.
Specific end use(s)
No additional information available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1.
Control parameters
Xylene (1330-20-7)
EU
Regulatory reference
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2000/39/EC
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
EU
Local name
EU
IOELV TWA (mg/m³)
EU
IOELV TWA (ppm)
EU
IOELV STEL (mg/m³)
EU
IOELV STEL (ppm)
EU
Notes
EU
Regulatory reference
Xylene, mixed isomers, pure
221 mg/m³
50 ppm
442 mg/m³
100 ppm
Skin
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2000/39/EC
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
EU
EU
EU
EU
Toluene (108-88-3)
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
EU
IOELV TWA (mg/m³)
IOELV TWA (ppm)
IOELV STEL (mg/m³)
IOELV STEL (ppm)
442 mg/m³
100 ppm
884 mg/m³
200 ppm
Local name
IOELV TWA (mg/m³)
IOELV TWA (ppm)
IOELV STEL (mg/m³)
IOELV STEL (ppm)
Notes
Regulatory reference
Toluene
192 mg/m³
50 ppm
384 mg/m³
100 ppm
skin
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2006/15/EC
Xylene (1330-20-7)
DNEL/DMEL (Workers)
Acute - systemic effects, inhalation
Acute - local effects, inhalation
Long-term - systemic effects, dermal
Long-term - local effects, dermal
Long-term - systemic effects, inhalation
Long-term - local effects, inhalation
DNEL/DMEL (General population)
Acute - systemic effects, inhalation
Acute - local effects, inhalation
Long-term - systemic effects,oral
Long-term - systemic effects, inhalation
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289 mg/m³
442 mg/m³
212 mg/kg bw/day
180
77 mg/m³
221 mg/m³
260 mg/m³
174 mg/m³
1,6 mg/kg bodyweight/day
14,8 mg/m³
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Xylene (1330-20-7)
Long-term - systemic effects, dermal
Long-term - local effects, inhalation
PNEC (Water)
PNEC aqua (freshwater)
PNEC aqua (marine water)
PNEC (Sediment)
PNEC sediment (freshwater)
PNEC sediment (marine water)
PNEC (Soil)
PNEC soil
PNEC (STP)
PNEC sewage treatment plant
8.2.
108 mg/kg bodyweight/day
65,3 mg/m³
0,327 mg/l
0,327 mg/l
12,46 mg/kg dwt
12,46 mg/kg dwt
2,31 mg/kg dwt
6,58 mg/l
Exposure controls
Materials for protective clothing:
GIVE EXCELLENT RESISTANCE: PVA. GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE: viton. tetrafluoroethylene. nitrile rubber. GIVE POOR RESISTANCE: butyl
rubber. natural rubber. neoprene. polyethylene. nitrile rubber
Hand protection:
Gloves
Type
Material
Permeation
Thickness (mm)
Nitrile rubber (NBR)
2 (> 30 minutes)
>0.45 mm
Polyvinylalcohol
(PVA)
6 (> 480 minutes)
Penetration
Standard
EN 374
EN 374
Eye protection:
Face shield
Skin and body protection:
Protective clothing
Respiratory protection:
Full face mask with filter type A at conc. in air > exposure limit
Device
Filter type
Condition
Standard
Type A - High-boiling (>65 °C)
organic compounds
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1.
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
: Liquid
Appearance
: Liquid.
Molecular mass
: 106,17 g/mol
Colour
: Colourless to light yellow.
Odour
: Pleasant odour. Aromatic odour.
Odour threshold
: No data available
pH
: No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
: No data available
Relative evaporation rate (ether=1)
: 9,2 - 13,5
Melting point
: -95 - -13 °C
Freezing point
: No data available
Boiling point
: 136 - 152 °C
Flash point
: > 23 °C
Critical temperature
: 346 - 359 °C
Auto-ignition temperature
: > 432 °C
Decomposition temperature
: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
: No data available
Vapour pressure
: 6,5 - 9,5 hPa (20 °C)
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Vapour pressure at 50 °C
: 32 - 43 hPa
Critical pressure
: 35160 - 37100 hPa
Relative vapour density at 20 °C
: 3,7
Relative density
: 0,86 - 0,88 (25 °C)
Relative density of saturated gas/air mixture
: 1,02
Density
: 860 - 880 kg/m³
Solubility
: Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. Soluble in ether. Soluble in acetone. Soluble in petroleum
spirit.
Water: < 0,146 - 0,191 g/l
Ethanol: complete
Ether: complete
Log Pow
: 3,12 - 3,2 (Conclusion by analogy; 20 °C)
Viscosity, kinematic
: > 0,9 mm²/s
Viscosity, dynamic
: 0,6 (20 °C)
Explosive properties
: No data available
Oxidising properties
: No data available
Explosive limits
: 0.9 - 1.1 - 6.7 - 7 vol %
Lower explosive limit (LEL)
Upper explosive limit (UEL)
: 0,9 - 1,1 vol %
: 6,7 - 7 vol %
9.2.
Other information
Minimum ignition energy
: 0,2 mJ
Specific conductivity
: 0,1 pS/m
Saturation concentration
: 29 - 37 g/m³ (20 °C)
VOC content
: 100 %
Other properties
: Gas/vapour heavier than air at 20°C. Clear. Physical properties depending on the composition.
Slightly volatile. May generate electrostatic charges.
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1.
Reactivity
Reacts violently with (strong) oxidizers: (increased) risk of fire/explosion. Reacts with (some) acids.
10.2.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4.
Conditions to avoid
No additional information available
10.5.
Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6.
Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (oral)
: Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal)
Acute toxicity (inhalation)
: Dermal: Harmful in contact with skin.
: Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled.
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
LD50 oral rat
LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l)
3523 mg/kg bodyweight (Equivalent or similar to EU Method B.1: Acute Toxicity (Oral), Rat,
Male, Experimental value, Oral, 14 day(s))
27,124 mg/l/4h (Rat; Experimental value; 27.57 mg/l/4h; Rat; Experimental value)
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
LD50 oral rat
LD50 dermal rabbit
LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l)
3500 mg/kg (Rat, Male / female, Experimental value, Oral)
15432 mg/kg bodyweight (24 h, Rabbit, Male, Experimental value, Dermal)
17,8 mg/l (4 h, Rat, Male, Experimental value, Inhalation (vapours))
Toluene (108-88-3)
LD50 oral rat
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LD50 dermal rabbit
LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l)
> 5000 mg/kg (Rabbit; Literature study; Other; >5000 mg/kg bodyweight; Rabbit; Experimental
value)
> 28,1 mg/l/4h (Rat; Literature study)
Skin corrosion/irritation
: Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation
: Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
: Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity
: Not classified
Carcinogenicity
: Not classified
Reproductive toxicity
: Not classified
STOT-single exposure
: Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure
: Not classified
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
NOAEL (oral, rat, 90 days)
Aspiration hazard
Xylene (1330-20-7)
Viscosity, kinematic
Potential adverse human health effects and
symptoms
150 mg/kg bodyweight/day
: Not classified
> 0,9 mm²/s
: Practically non-toxic if swallowed (LD50 oral, rat > 2000 mg/kg). Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Caution! Substance is absorbed through the skin.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1.
Toxicity
Ecology - general
Ecology - air
: Not classified as dangerous for the environment according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008.
: Not included in the list of fluorinated greenhouse gases (Regulation (EU) No 517/2014).
Photolysis in the air. Not classified as dangerous for the ozone layer (Regulation (EC) No
1005/2009).
Ecology - water
: Toxic to crustacea. Toxic to fishes. Groundwater pollutant. Fouling to shoreline. No inhibition of
activated sludge. Toxic to algae.
Acute aquatic toxicity
Chronic aquatic toxicity
: Not classified
: Not classified
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
LC50 fish 1
ErC50 (algae)
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
LC50 fish 1
EC50 Daphnia 1
EC50 72h algae (1)
Toluene (108-88-3)
LC50 fish 1
EC50 other aquatic organisms 1
ErC50 (algae)
NOEC chronic fish
NOEC chronic algae
12.2.
2,6 mg/l 96h
4,36 mg/l (OECD 201: Alga, Growth Inhibition Test, 73 h, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata,
Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value, GLP)
4,2 mg/l (OECD 203: Fish, Acute Toxicity Test, 96 h, Salmo gairdneri, Semi-static system,
Fresh water, Experimental value)
1,8 - 2,4 mg/l (US EPA, 48 h, Daphnia magna, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental
value)
5,4 mg/l (US EPA, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental
value, Cell numbers)
5,5 mg/l
3,78 48h
134 mg/l
1,39 mg/l 40
10 mg/l 72h
Persistence and degradability
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradable in the soil. Readily biodegradable in water.
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
Persistence and degradability
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
Biodegradable in the soil. Readily biodegradable in water.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
2,1 g O₂/g substance
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ThOD
3,17 g O₂/g substance
Toluene (108-88-3)
Persistence and degradability
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
Biodegradable in the soil. Readily biodegradable in water.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD)
2,52 g O₂/g substance
ThOD
3,13 g O₂/g substance
BOD (% of ThOD)
0,69
12.3.
2,15 g O₂/g substance
Bioaccumulative potential
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
BCF fish 1
Log Pow
Bioaccumulative potential
7,2 - 25,9 (56 day(s), Oncorhynchus mykiss, Flow-through system, Fresh water, Read-across)
3,12 - 3,2 (Conclusion by analogy; 20 °C)
Low potential for bioaccumulation (BCF < 500).
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
BCF fish 1
Log Pow
Bioaccumulative potential
1 - 2,4 (Other, 6 week(s), Oncorhynchus kisutch, Flow-through system, Salt water,
Experimental value)
3,6 (Experimental value, EU Method A.8: Partition Coefficient, 20 °C)
Low potential for bioaccumulation (BCF < 500).
Toluene (108-88-3)
BCF fish 1
Log Pow
Bioaccumulative potential
90 (72 h, Leuciscus idus, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value)
2,7 (Experimental value; Other; 20 °C)
Low potential for bioaccumulation (BCF < 500).
12.4.
Mobility in soil
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
Surface tension
Log Koc
Ecology - soil
28,01 - 29,76 mN/m (25 °C)
2,73 (log Koc, Equivalent or similar to OECD 121, Read-across)
Low potential for adsorption in soil. May be harmful to plant growth, blooming and fruit
formation.
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
Surface tension
Log Koc
Ecology - soil
0,071 N/m (23 °C, 0.0582 g/l, EU Method A.5: Surface tension)
2,71 (log Koc, PCKOCWIN v1.66, QSAR)
Low potential for adsorption in soil. Toxic to soil organisms.
Toluene (108-88-3)
Surface tension
Ecology - soil
27,73 N/m (25 °C)
Low potential for adsorption in soil.
12.5.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Component
xylene, mixture of isomers (1330-20-7)
PBT: not relevant – no registration required
vPvB: not relevant – no registration required
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
PBT: not relevant – no registration required
vPvB: not relevant – no registration required
ethylbenzene (100-41-4)
Toluene (108-88-3)
12.6.
Other adverse effects
No additional information available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1.
Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations
Additional information
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: Do not discharge into surface water. Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national
regulations. Hazardous waste shall not be mixed together with other waste. Different types of
hazardous waste shall not be mixed together if this may entail a risk of pollution or create
problems for the further management of the waste. Hazardous waste shall be managed
responsibly. All entities that store, transport or handle hazardous waste shall take the
necessary measures to prevent risks of pollution or damage to people or animals. Recycle by
distillation. Incinerate under surveillance with energy recovery.
: Hazardous waste according to Directive 2008/98/EC, as amended by Regulation (EU) No
1357/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 2017/997.
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: 07 01 99 - wastes not otherwise specified
07 06 99 - wastes not otherwise specified
14 06 03* - other solvents and solvent mixtures
European List of Waste (LoW) code
SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADN / ADR / IMDG / RID
ADR
IMDG
14.1.
UN number
1307
1307
14.2.
UN proper shipping name
Xylenes
xylenes
Transport document description
UN 1307 Xylenes, 3, III, (D/E)
UN 1307 xylenes, 3, III
14.3.
3
Transport hazard class(es)
3
ADN
RID
1307
Not applicable
Xylenes
Not applicable
UN 1307 Xylenes, 3, III
Not applicable
3
Not applicable
Not applicable
14.4.
Packing group
III
14.5.
Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :
No
III
III
Not applicable
Dangerous for the environment :
No
Marine pollutant : No
Dangerous for the environment :
No
Not applicable
Cyclic hydrocarbon of petroleum base
14.6.
Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Transport regulations (ADR)
: Subject
Classification code (ADR)
: F1
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.)
: 30
Orange plates
:
Tunnel restriction code (ADR)
: D/E
- Transport by sea
Transport regulations (IMDG)
: Subject
EmS-No. (Fire)
: F-E
EmS-No. (Spillage)
: S-D
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN)
: F1
Carriage permitted (ADN)
: T
- Rail transport
Not applicable
14.7.
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code
Not applicable
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1.
EU-Regulations
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
VOC content
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: 100 %
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Xylene
Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
15.1.2.
National regulations
No additional information available
15.2.
Chemical safety assessment
No additional information available
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADN
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
ATE
Acute Toxicity Estimate
CLP
Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
DNEL
Derived-No Effect Level
EC50
Median effective concentration
IARC
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA
International Air Transport Association
IMDG
International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50
Median lethal concentration
LD50
Median lethal dose
OECD
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
PBT
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic
REACH
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
PNEC
Predicted No-Effect Concentration
RID
Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
Full text of H- and EUH-statements:
Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal)
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)
Asp. Tox. 1
Flam. Liq. 2
Flam. Liq. 3
Repr. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT RE 2
STOT SE 3
H225
H226
H304
H312
H315
H332
H336
H361d
H373
Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4
Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4
Aspiration hazard, Category 1
Flammable liquids, Category 2
Flammable liquids, Category 3
Reproductive toxicity, Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Narcosis
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
SDS EU (REACH Annex II)
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be
construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product
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Xylene
Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
Isomers in Xylene are:
Ethylbenzene
p-Xylene
m-Xylene
o-Xylene
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20.4%
40.8%
21.4%
1.
Xylene(s) is mainly manufactured from petroleum where straight chain carbon compounds
2.
Are converted to cyclic alkane compounds
3.
Then to xylene, which has 3 isomer (same chemical formula but different structures)
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Xylene
Safety Data Sheet
according to Regulation (EU) 2015/830
4.
With a side product of this process being ethylbenzene
5.
Both xylene and ethylbenzene have the same formula C8H10 (eight carbon atoms and 10 hydrogen atoms), hence on the C of A you
would see ‘Total C8’.
Total C9 is a different compound with a different formula, but somewhat similar-tri methyl benzene.
6.
7.
Both xylene and ethylbenzene are referred to as cyclic compound. Any compound that has a ring or enclosed structure is referred
to as cyclic.
8.
As a result of this, the similar properties of both ethylbenzene and xylene, the difficulty to separate the four, xylene is supplied as a
‘mixture of isomers’ which refers to the ortho, meta and para xylenes AND ethylbenzene. Virtually all xylene suppliers do this.
The key takeaways here:
a. It is petroleum based
b. It has the same chemical formula
c. It has the same chemical properties
d. It is a natural by-product of the manufacture process
9.
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