Xylenes

Contents

A WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT XYLENE

B FIRST LINE EMERGENCY DATA

B.1 - First aid information
B.2 - ID card
B.3 - Physical data
B.4 - Flammability data
B.5 - Toxicological data
B.6 - Ecotoxicological data
B.7 - Persistence in the environment
B.8 - Classification
B.9 - Particular risks
B.10 - Transportation, handling, storage

C RESULTS OF ACCIDENT SCENARIOS

C.1 - Reminder of properties
C.2 - Accident scenarios
C.3 - Consumption scenarios

D RESPONSE

D.1 - Examples of xylene spills
D.2 - Response recommendations
D.3 - Response techniques
D.4 - Choosing personal protective equipment (PPE)
D.5 - Measuring devices and waste treatment

E FURTHER INFORMATION

E.1 - Glossary
E.2 - Acronyms
E.3 - Useful websites
E.4 - Bibliography

Annexes

Annex 1: summary and additional physical and toxicological data
Annex 2: fax format data card
Annex 3: classification of noxious liquid substances
Annex 4: behaviour graphs