===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:XYLENE
NIIN:00-201-0989
MSDS Number: BGXML
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC;CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:1700 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT,CNS
EFFECTS,DEPRESSION,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,EXCITEMENT,NAUSEA,PAIN,VOMITI
NG,G.I. TRACT DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC:DERMATITIS,KIDNEY,LIVER,BLOOD
DAMAGE,BURN ING SENSATION OF EYE/CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES;SEEK
MEDICAL HELP. SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER,USING MILD SOAP.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,SEEK MEDICAL HELP. INGESTION:DO NOT
INDUCE VO MITING;IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:81-90F/32C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:867F
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,HALON,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. VAPOR-AIR
MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE ABOVE FLASH POINT.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;USE SUITABLE INERT/ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATION
AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST,IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON;EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279-284F
Vapor Pres:6MMHG
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6 (BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT COLORED OR COLORLESS MOBILE LIQUID WITH AN
AROMATIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HNO*3,STRONG OXIDIZERS,PLASTICS,RUBBER,H*2SO*4.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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