1. All Products
  2. SLAS - Laboratory reagents
  3. XYLENE, 1 l, bot.
Public Pricelist

XYLENE, 1 l, bot.

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/18880
STD SLASXYLE1B1

Valid Article

Former Code(s): -X
UN1307
Hazardous materials and products (identified by their 4-digit transport UN-number) must be transported under certain conditions as specified in the MSDS sheet (Material Safety Data Sheet).
1525
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
The product is part of at least one Kit. A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
SC subscriptions: included in supply or field tools
OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)

This combination does not exist.

See Related

Add article to list

   
Create Cancel

Add Kit To Wishlist

   
Create Cancel

XYLENE

Definition

Solvent used for removing grease from slides.

Synonym

Xylol.

Specifications

Technical specifications

  • CAS N°: 1330-20-7
  • Formula: C8H10 (C6H4 (CH3)2)
  • Liquid reagent
  • Quality: very pure, ultra pure

Packaging & Labelling

1 litre brown glass bottle

Transport Dangerous Goods

  • UN1307
  • Class: 3
  • Packing group: III
  • Proper shipping name: Xylenes

Instructions for use

CAUTION: Xylene is a corrosive product!

  • Use a staining jar for soaking the slides and brucelle forceps for handling them.
  • Clean the objectives with paper lightly impregnated with xylene (never dip them in xylene since there is a risk of loosening the lens).
  • Do not use xylene to clean the stage and the eyepieces as it is a product which can seriously damage the microscope and irritate the eyes.

Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.

Storage

  • At room temperature: 15-25°C
  • Upright, on the bottom shelves
  • Keep away from from heat, sparks and open flame
  • Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place
  • No expiry date

Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008

  • Flammable liquids: Category 3, H226
  • Acute toxicity, Inhalation: Category 4, H312
  • Acute toxicity, Dermal: Category 4, H332
  • Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2, H315
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2, H319
  • Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract irritation): Category 3, H335
  • Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 2, H373
  • Aspiration hazard: Category 1, H304
  • Chronic aquatic toxicity: Category 3, H412

Signal Word

Danger

Image Image Image
H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H373May cause damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard).
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H312 + P332Harmful in contact with skin or of inhaled
P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P301 + P330 + P331IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P304 + P340IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Some restricted information has been hidden. Sign in to see this information