LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 4.3 G/KG XYLENE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF
VAPORS MAY PRODUCE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. SKIN: MODERATE
IRRITATION/ABSORPTION. PROLONGED/REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO
SENSITIZATION/DERMATITIS. EYES: MO DERATE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN & RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WELL W/WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP
HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:81F
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:13.1
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN
CONFINED AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE >AIR & MAY TRAVEL ALONG
GROUND/BE MOVED BY VENTILATION & BE IGNITIED BY IGNITION SOURCE.
Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT SKIN & EYE CONTACT. USE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL TO CONFINE &/ABSORB. ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MANY HOT
ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPORS/MISTS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS
COMBUSTION WHEN MIXED W/AIR.
Other Precautions:IGNITION MAY OCCUR AT TEMPS < THOSE PUBLISHED IN THE
LITERATURE AS AUTOIGNITION/IGNITION TEMPS. ANY PROPOSED USE OF THIS
PRODUCT IN ELEVATED-TEMP PROCESSES SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY EVALUATED
TO ASSURE SAF E OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR NORMAL USE W/ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC
VAPOR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR CONFINED AREAS. GENERAL MECHANICAL IS
ADEQUATE FOR NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL CHLORIDE-COATED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT RUBBER GLOVES & OTHER
PROTECTIVE GEAR, EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
IGNITION OF ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPORS MAY OCCUR AT TYPICAL ELEVATED-TEMP
PROCESS CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY IN PROCESSES OPERATING UNDER VACUUM
IF SUBJECTED TO SUDDEN INGRESS OF AIR/OUTSIDE PROCESS EQUIPMEN T
OPERATING UNDER ELEVATED PRESSURE IF SUDDEN ESCAPE OF VAPORS/MISTS
TO THE ATMOSPHERE OCCURS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. UN1263. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE & CAN
BE DANGEROUS. DON'T
PRESSURIZE/CUT/WELD/BRAZE/SOLDER/DRILL/GRIND/EXPOSE TO HEAT/STATIC
ELEC TRICITY/SPARKS & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
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