MSDS - Remax Grade I









DESCRIPTION



Remax is an Aromatic Solvent produced as a by-product during the

manufacture of Xylenes . It consist of Tetramethly Benzene and Higher Alkyl

Benzene .





SPECIFICATION AND TYPICAL PROPERTIES



PROPERTIES                          SPECIFICATION          TYPICAL ANALYSIS



Appearance                                                     Yellow Orange

Density at 15 deg. C                   0.92-0.94                   0.925

Flash Point ( deg. C )                  65(min)                      82

Mixed Aniline Point                        -                     21 deg. C

Distillation Range ( deg. C )

                          IBP           165(min)                    191

                         95%            300(min)                    305

Bromine Index                              -                         82

Sulphur                                    -                      2.6 ppm

Chemical Composition by

G.C( wt%)

                     C10 Arm              60

                    C11 Arm               40



HANDLING & STORAGE



The toxicological properties of Remax are similar to Solvent CIX and Xylenes . It

is not classified as higly inflammable because of higher flash point and therefore

does not come under Explosive Storage Regulations. However , all necessary

precautions should be taken against fire hazard during storage and use.



Fire and Explosion Hazards of Material



Flammable Under Cond       Flammable liquid

Means Of Extinction        Use dry chemical Powder , Co2 for small fires; Use

                                    ordinary foam for large ones

Special Procedure                    -

Explosion Data                      Stable

Sensitivity to Chemical

Impact

Sensitivity to stsstic              can develop static charge due to flow.

Discharge







Reactivity Data



Stability Under Cond                                   Stable

Incompatibility to Other Substances                    Reacts vigorously with most oxidising

Under following Conditions                             materials.

Reactivity Under Following Condition                   reacts with strong nitric acid or

                                                       dichlorohydrantoin with explosive force.

Hazardous Products Of Decomposition                    Acrid smoke but none other reported

Remarks





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Toxicological Properties Of Material



Route Of Entry              : Inhalation , Ingestion. Skin and Eyes



Effect Of Acute Exposure to material

Contact with eye          Irritating to eyes.

Contact With skin         Can be absorbed through skin , Causes drying of skin

Inhalation                Causes depression of CNS with headache and

                          dizziness. Irritation of nose and throat; high

                          concentration can lead to incoordination /

                          unconsciousness. Disorders like lose of memory

                          (revesible) has been reported.

Ingestion                 Reversible effects like liver impairment / pulmonary

                          edema and in extreme case have been reported on

                          ingesting .

Effect of Chronic         Data is not available. However impairment of liver

Exposure to Material      functions, decreased platelet counts have been

                          reported.

Irritancy of material     Irritant to skin

Irritancy to ENT          Irritant to eyes

Sensitisation             Data not available

Carcinigenicity           Data not available

Teratogenicity              -

Mutagenicity                       Data not available

Synergistic Material               -







Preventive Measures



Hand Protection                    Viton or PVA gloves suitable for preventing skin

                                   contact.

Respiration                        Use breathing apparatus ; Hydrocarbon adsorbing

                                   canisters.

Eye                                Use chemical goggles

Footwear                           Gumboots to prevent skin contact

Clothing                           Avoid skin contact; PVA aprons.

Other

Engineering Control

Leak & Spill                       Contain leaking liquid on sand or earth. Absorb small

Containment Procedure              spills with absorbent. Wash the surface with water and

recommended                        soap.

Waste disposal                     Seal the waste in vapour tight bags for eventual

Procedure                          disposal; Incinerate.

recommended

Handling Procedure &               Avoid sparks, open flame and oxidizing materials while

Equipment                          handling .

Storage requirement                Store in well ventilated, cool dry place away from

                                   direct sunlight, Avoid proximity to oxidizing agents.

Special shipping                    -

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First Aid Measures

Contact With Eye                   Wash with water with eyelids held open for at least 20

                                   minutes. Get medical help.

Contact With Skin                  Wash with water. Seek medical help.

Inhalation                         Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if

                                   required.

Ingestion                          Do not induce vomiting. If convusions are not present

                                   then give a glass of water to dilute the ingested

                                   material.