=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SHELL XYLENE; CODE :83391
NIIN:00-257-2480
MSDS Number: BDPHQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SHELL OIL CO
Address:1-SHELL PLAZA
Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77001
Country:US
Info Phone Num:713-473-9461
Emergency Phone Num:713-473-9461
Preparer's Name:J.P. SEPESI
CAGE:SHELO
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SHELL OIL CO
Box:4320
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77210-5000
Country:US
Phone:713-473-9461/713-241-2252
CAGE:SHELO
Company:SHELL OIL COMPANY
Address:Box:2463
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77210
Country:US
Phone:800-231-6950
CAGE:54527

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS)	(SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 80.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:ETHYL BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:100-41-4
RTECS #:DA0700000
Fraction by Wt: 20.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/125 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/125STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: <10%PPM
OSHA PEL:1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN,MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES;CNS DEPRESSION,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA AND LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS.  CHRONIC:IRRITATION;DERMATITIS,DEFATTING OF SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARD DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR &
    PROVIDE OXYGEN;GET MEDICAL HELP AT ONCE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING;CALL A  PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:79F/26.1C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2.DO NOT USE DIRECT
    STREAM OF WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE REASONABLE CARE.VAPORS MAY CATCH
    FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;ELIMINATE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES.USE ABSORENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAME.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED
    WHEN NOT IN USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL
    VAPOR CONCENTRATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,APRON,SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.DO NOT SMOKE,EAT OR
    DRINK.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:281-282F
Vapor Pres:21
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,MOBILE LIQUID,AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO GAS AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC
    COMPOUNDS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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