**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1330-20-7 |Xylene | N/A | 215-535-7 |
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Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases: 10 20/21 38
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
Irritating to skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause severe eye irritation. May result in corneal injury.
Vapors may cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or
dermatitis. Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness,
dryness, and inflammation.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement,
fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. Causes gastrointestinal
irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause liver and
kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression,
characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse,
unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Direct aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis,
pulmonary edema, and hemorrhaging.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness.
Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May
cause liver and kidney damage. May cause effects similar to those
described for ingestion. May cause narcotic effects in high
concentration.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure to organic solvents has been associated with
various neurotoxic effects including permanent brain and nervous
system damage.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable liquid and
vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the
ground and collect in low or confined areas. May be ignited by heat,
sparks, and flame. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be
ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For large fires,
use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water
spray. For small fires, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, dry sand,
or alcohol-resistant foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities
of water until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce
vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in
closed spaces.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product
residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container
tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze,
solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or
open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact
with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1330-20-7:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 220 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 100 ppm STEL; 441 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 435 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 50 ppm VLE; 221 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 150 ppm VLE; 442 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 100 ppm VME; 435 mg/m3 VME
France - VLE: 150 ppm VLE; 650 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 100 ppm TWA; 440 mg/m3 TWA
Germany: Skin absorber
Japan: 50 ppm OEL; 217 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 199 ppm TWA; 434 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 50 ppm MAC; 210 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 50 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 50 ppm VLA-ED; 221 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 100 ppm VLA-EC; 442 mg/m3 VLA-EC
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 148 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 28 deg C ( 82.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Miscible with alcohol, diethyl ether.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, strong oxidizers,
3-dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidindione(dichlorohydrantoin).
May attack some form of plastics, rubber and coatings.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1330-20-7: ZE2100000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1330-20-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 87 mg Mild; Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 5 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 100%
Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation,
rat: LC50 = 5000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2119 mg/kg; Oral, rat:
LD50 = 4300 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >1700 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Xylene -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Cas#1330-20-7:
LC50(96Hr.) rainbow trout = 8.05 mg/L, Static
condition;
LC50(96Hr.) fathead minnow = 16.1 mg/L, flow-through
conditions; LC50(96Hr.) bluegill = 16.1 mg/L, flow-through;
EC50 (48
Hr.) water flea = 3.82 mg/L, flow-through conditions;
EC50(24 Hr.)
photobacterium phosphoreum = 0.0084 mg/L, Microtox test.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
USA RQ: CAS# 1330-20-7: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with
skin.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 14 Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to
be indicated by the manufacturer).
S 15 Keep away from heat.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
S 42 During fumigation/spraying wear suitable
respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be
specified by the manufacturer).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1330-20-7: 2
Canada
CAS# 1330-20-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1330-20-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1330-20-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 6/22/1999 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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