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Identification
- Name:
- xylene
- Synonyms:
-
- xilol
- xileno (mezcla de isomeros)
- CAS:
- 1330-20-7
- EC/EINECS:
- 215-535-7
- Molecular Formula:
- C8H10
- Uses:
- degreaser solvent cleaner microbiocidal
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Flammable gases
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
Signal word
WarningH Phrases
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H226 : Flammable liquid and vapour
Flam. Liq. (Cat. 3) : Flammable liquid
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H332 : Harmful if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H312 : Harmful in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H315 : Causes skin irritation
Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation
Notes
- R.1272-Note C
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 12,5 % | Xn; R20/21 |
| * |
Specific health risks
Neurotoxic substances ?
Substances with neurotoxic effects
INESPECÍFICO/ OTOTÓXICO
1
21, 24
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Grupo 3
(VOL. 47, VOL. 71; 1999)
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
VLA-ED
50 ppm
221 mg/m3
VLA-EC
100 ppm
442 mg/m3
Ototoxic substances ?
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.
IB: Ácidos metilhipúricos en orina
1 g/g creatinina
Specific environmental risks
Soil contaminants ?
Substances identified as soil contaminants under Spanish and European environmental regulations. Includes substances capable of persisting in soil, bioaccumulating in the terrestrial food chain, and affecting soil ecosystems and groundwater.
ListAtmospheric emissions ?
Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
false
false
true
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under CoRAP evaluation ?
Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.
Germany
Suspected CMR; Suspected Sensitiser; Consumer use; Cumulative exposure; High (aggregated) tonnage; High RCR; Wide dispersive use
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).