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Safety data sheet Safety data sheet

according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31 according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 10.12.2020 Version number 1 Revision: 09.12.2020 Printing date 10.12.2020 Version number 1 Revision: 09.12.2020

Trade name: Paraxylene

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
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1.1 Product identifier
Hazard pictograms:
Trade name: Paraxylene
CAS number:
106-42-3
EC number:
203-396-5
GHS02 GHS07
Index number:
601-022-00-9
Signal word: Warning
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Sector of Use: Product supplied for professional use only p-xylene
Relevant identified uses: Production of basic organic chemicals
Hazard statements:
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Manufacturer/Supplier: H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
KPPC (Kuwait Paraxylene Production Company) H315 Causes skin irritation.
KNPC administration building, 2nd Floor, Mina Abdullah, Kuwait Precautionary statements:
Tel: +965 2388-3866 P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No
Email: pic@pic.com.kw smoking.
Further information obtainable from: P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
B-Lands Consulting P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
5 Place Robert Schuman, BP 1516 P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
38025 Grenoble, FRANCE P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Tel: +33 476 295 869 P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).
Fax: +33 476 295 870 P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
Email: clients@reachteam.eu water [or shower].
www.reachteam.eu P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
1.4 Emergency telephone number(s): P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
NCEC - English Support Only: P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
EMEA/Worldwide: +44 1865 407333 P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
Americas/Worldwide +1 202 464 2554 regulations.
APAC/Worldwide: +65 3165 2217
NHS Direct: 111 2.3 Other hazards
National Poisons Information Service (NPIS): 0121 507 4123 (healthcare professionals only). Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Ireland - National Poisons Information Centre: 01 837 9964 or 01 809 2566 (healthcare professionals only). PBT: Not applicable.
SECTION 2: Hazards identification vPvB: Not applicable.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 3.1 Substances
Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. CAS Number. Description.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. 106-42-3 p-xylene
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Identification number(s)
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. EC number: 203-396-5
Index number: 601-022-00-9
2.2 Label elements
Hazardous components:
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: CAS: 106-42-3 p-xylene >99.7%
The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation. EINECS: 203-396-5 Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Acute Tox. 4, H312; Acute Tox. 4, H332; Skin
(Contd. on page 2) Index number: 601-022-00-9 Irrit. 2, H315
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Protect against electrostatic charges.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
4.1 Description of first aid measures
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
General information:
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed.
hours after the accident is recommended.
7.3 Specific end use(s): No further relevant information available.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
persist.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in the recovery position. 8.1 Control parameters
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
106-42-3 p-xylene
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
WEL (Great Britain) Short-term value: 441 mg/m³, 100 ppm
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Long-term value: 220 mg/m³, 50 ppm
No further relevant information available. Sk; BMGV
IOELV (EU) Short-term value: 442 mg/m³, 100 ppm
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Long-term value: 221 mg/m³, 50 ppm
No further relevant information available.
Skin
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures Ingredients with biological limit values:
5.1 Extinguishing media 106-42-3 p-xylene
BMGV (Great Britain) 650 mmol/mol creatinine
Suitable extinguishing agents: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical. Foam. Medium: urine
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet. Sampling time: post shift
Parameter: methyl hippuric acid
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available. Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
5.3 Advice for firefighters 8.2 Exposure controls
Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device. Personal protective equipment
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and basements. Respiratory protection:
In case of brief exposure use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up contained respiratory protective device.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Protection of hands:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling. Protective gloves.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/the preparation/
the chemical mixture.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling Select the glove material based on a consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. degradation.
Prevent formation of aerosols. (Contd. on page 5)
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
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Material of gloves: Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not determined.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of
Viscosity:
quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Dynamic at 20 °C: 0.648 mPas
Penetration time of glove material: Kinematic: Not determined.
The exact break through time must be determined by the manufacturer of the protective gloves.
9.2 Other information No further relevant information available.
Eye protection:
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Safety goggles (EN 166). 10.1 Reactivity No further relevant information available.
10.2 Chemical stability
Goggles recommended during refilling
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Body protection: Protective work clothing. No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
General Information 10.5 Incompatible materials No further relevant information available.
Appearance: 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Form: Liquid. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Colour: Colourless. SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Odour: Aromatic.
Odour threshold: Not determined. 11.1 Information on toxicological effects
pH-value: Not determined. Acute toxicity
Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Melting point/freezing point: Not determined.
LD/LC50 values:
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 138 °C 106-42-3 p-xylene
Flash point: 26 °C Oral LD50 5,000 mg/kg (Rat)
Flammability (solid, gas): Not determined. 100-41-4 ethylbenzene
Oral LD50 3,500 mg/kg (Rat)
Ignition temperature: Not determined.
Dermal LD50 17,800 mg/kg (Rabbit)
Decomposition temperature: Not determined. 108-38-3 m-xylene
Explosive properties: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/ Oral LD50 5,000 mg/kg (Rat)
vapour mixtures is possible. Dermal LD50 14,100 mg/kg (Rabbit)
Explosion limits:
Primary irritant effect:
Lower: Not determined.
Skin corrosion/irritation:
Upper: Not determined.
Causes skin irritation.
Oxidising properties Not determined. Serious eye damage/irritation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Vapour pressure at 20 °C: 9 mmHg Respiratory or skin sensitisation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Density: Not determined. CMR effects (carcinogenity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction):
Germ cell mutagenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Relative density Not determined.
Carcinogenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Vapour density Not determined. Reproductive toxicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Evaporation rate Not determined. STOT-single exposure: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-repeated exposure: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Solubility in / Miscibility with Aspiration hazard: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Water: Not determined. (Contd. on page 7)
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Trade name: Paraxylene Trade name: Paraxylene

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EMS Number: F-E,S-E
SECTION 12: Ecological information Stowage Category A
12.1 Toxicity 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available. of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.

12.2 Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available. Transport/Additional information:
ADR
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available. Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available. Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
Additional environmental information: Tunnel restriction code: D/E
IMDG
General notes: Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): hazardous for water Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground. Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment SECTION 15: Regulatory information
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable. 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
12.6 Other adverse effects No further relevant information available. mixture
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Directive 2012/18/EU
Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I Substance is not listed.
13.1 Waste treatment methods Seveso category P5c FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Recommendation: Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of lower-tier requirements 5,000 t
Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of upper-tier requirements 50,000 t
Uncleaned packaging: REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 ANNEX XVII Conditions of restriction: 3
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made in accordance with official regulations. DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
Packaging that may not be cleansed must be disposed of in the same manner as the product. and electronic equipment – Annex II
None of the ingredients are listed.
SECTION 14: Transport information
15.2 Chemical safety assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
14.1 UN Number
ADR, IMDG, IATA UN1307 SECTION 16: Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
14.2 UN proper shipping name specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
ADR 1307 XYLENES
IMDG, IATA XYLENES Relevant phrases
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
ADR, IMDG, IATA H315 Causes skin irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
Class 3 Flammable liquids. IATA: International Air Transport Association
Label 3 GHS: Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
14.4 Packing group ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
ADR, IMDG, IATA III LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
14.5 Environmental hazards Not applicable. Flam. Liq. 3: Flammable liquids – Category 3
Acute Tox. 4: Acute toxicity - dermal – Category 4
14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids. Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
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