Effects of Overexposure:XYLENE MAY BE NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONC
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:CONTAINS XYLENE. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. CALL MD
IMMED. INH: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL MD. EYE: FLUSH IMMED W/WATER
AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL MD. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:83F CC
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:MFR SUGGESTS SAME AS PAINTS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE OR
FLAME.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP PROTECTION IF INK IS
SPRAYED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXH & MECH VENT, YES
Protective Gloves:NO
Eye Protection:PROTECT FROM SPLASH
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR PRESSURE(XYLENE):10MMHG @27C.VAPOR DENSITY IS GIVEN FOR
XYLENE.MFG SUGGESTS SEEING "DANGEROUS PROPERTIES OF INDUSTRIAL
MATERIALS" BY N.IRVING SAX.FOR ADDTNL INFO.
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:280 TO 283F
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.91
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:NAPHTHA ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:85
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LACQUER THINNER & ALCOHOL, OXIDIZING MATLS
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE ABOVE 120F. AVOID OPEN FLAME.
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