EMS CAT AL OG NO: 13514
EMS P R ODUCT : Depex Mount ing Medium
DAT E: 10/ 12/ 2001
P AGE NUMB ER : One of 4
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COMP OS I T I ON/ I NFOR MAT I ON ON I NGR EDI ENT S
P R ODUCT NAME: DePeX Mounting Medium
CHEMI CAL CHAR ACT ER I Z AT I ON:
Solution in organic solvent.
HAZ AR DOUS I NGR EDI ENT S : Xylene, mixture of isomers > 50%
CAS NO.: Not Applicable EEC-No: Not applicable
HAZ AR DOUS I NGR EDI ENT S :
Xylene, mixture of isomers > 50%
C number: 1330-20-7
AS
Symbol: Xn
R-phrases: R10-20/21-38
EC-No.: 215-535-7
S-phrases: S25
HAZ AR DS I DENT I FI CAT I ON
Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. I rritating to skin.
FI R S T AI D MEAS UR ES
EYE CONT ACT : I rrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. I f discomfort persists
obtain medical attention.
I NHAL AT I ON: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. I n severe cases obtain medical
attention.
S KI N CONT ACT : Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before re-use. I n severe cases, OBT AI N MEDI C AT T ENT I ON.
AL
I NGES T I ON: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.
OBT AI N MEDI C AT T ENT I ON.
AL
FI R E-FI GHT I NG MEAS UR ES
S P ECI AL R I S KS : Flammable.
S UI T AB L E EXT I NGUI S HI NG MEDI A: Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or vaporizing
liquids.
ACCI DENT AL R EL EAS E MEAS UR ES
Shut off all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Absorb on an inert absorbent, transfer to container and arrange removal by disposal company.
Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.
For large spillages liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids
transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.
S T OR AGE AND HANDL I NG
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not breathe fumes
Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material. Contaminated clothing would be
removed and washed before re-use.
Storage:
Store at room temperature (15 to 25oC recommended). Keep well closed and protected from
direct sunlight and moisture.
EXP OS UR E CONT R OL S / P ER S ONAL P R OT ECT I ON
As appropriate to quantity handled. Engineering methods to control or prevent exposure are
preferred. Methods could include process enclosure or mechanical ventilation.
R ES P I R AT OR : Self-contained breathing apparatus.
VENT I L AT I ON: Fume-cupboard, flameproof.
GL OVES : Nitrile.
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EYE P R OT ECT I ON: Goggles or face shield.
OT HER P R ECAUT I ONS : Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities.
P HYS I CAL / CHEMI CAL DAT A
FOR M: Liquid
COL OR : C olorless liquid
ODOR : of xylene.
B OI L I NG P OI NT : No Data
DENS I T Y (g/ ml): .094
S OL UB I L I T Y I N W AT ER : I mmiscible or insoluble.
25oC
FL AS H P OI NT :
EXP L OS I ON L I MI T S : Lower: 1.1% Upper: 7%
I GNI T I ON T EMP ER AT UR E: 465oC
S T AB I L I T Y/ R EACT I VI T Y
S T AB I L I T Y: Stable
UNS UI T AB L E W OR KI NG MAT ER I AL S : Light metals, rubber, various plastics.
S UB S T ANCES T O B E AVOI DED: Strong oxidizing agents, conc. sulfuric acid, nitric acid. T he
possibility of reaction with other substances cannot be excluded.
T OXI COL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
I nhalation may lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract.
AFT ER EYE C ONT AC : local irritation symptoms
T
AFT ER SKI N CONT AC : irritant effect. Degreasing effect on the skin, possibly followed by
T
secondary inflammation. Danger of skin absorption.
AFT ER ABSORPT I ON OF T OXI C QUANT I T I ES: Drowsiness, dizziness, euphoria, excitation,
spasms, in certain circumstances narcosis. Effect potentiated by ethanol.
AFT ER SKI N CONT AC : T I rritation.
AFT ER EYE C ONT AC :T I rritation.
FUR T HER DAT A: No data.
ECOL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
Adverse ecological effects cannot be excluded in the event of improper handling or disposal. Do
not allow to enter drinking water supplies, waste water, or soil!
Risk of formation of explosive vapors above water surface.
T R ANS P OR T I NFOR MAT I ON
UN# : 1993 I MDG CLASS: 3.3
I MO: 3.3/1993 PACKAG NG G
I ROUP: I I I
I AT A: 1993 PACKAG NG G
I ROUP: I I I
C ORREC T EC
T HNI C NAME: FLAMMABLE LI QUI D, N.O.S. (C
AL ONT AI NS XYLENES)
Adr/rid: 3,31鈥?( c )
R EGUL AT OR Y I NFOR MAT I ON
L AB EL I NG ACCOR DI NG T O EEC DI R ECT I VES
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S YMB OL : Xn Harmful
R -P HR AS ES : R10-20/21-38
Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. I rritating to skin.
S -P HR AS ES : S25-36/37
Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
L OCAL R EGUL AT I ONS
Within the UK, the use of this material must be assessed under the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health (C OSHH) regulations.
UK Exposure Limits: OES Xylene, o, m, p or mixed isomers:
Long T erm: 441/mg/m3 (100 ppm) Short term:662 mg/m3 (150 ppm)(Sk)
PLEASE COMPLY WI T H LOCAL, ST AT E AND FEDERAL REGULAT I ONS GOVERNI NG DI SPOSAL.
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