Product ID:6680 TRICHROME STAIN KIT SOLUTION 8, XYLENE
MSDS Date:06/17/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-316-8763
MSDS Number: BKJBM

A. J. P. SCIENTIFIC, INC.

CLIFTON, NJ 07015

Emergency Phone: (201) 472-7200

Info Phone: (201) 472-7200

Cage: FO859

ENG SCIENTIFIC INC (FORMERLY A J P SCIENTIFIC INC)

1589 CLIFTON, NJ 07015 US

Telephone: 973-472-7200; 201-472-7200

Cage: 55930

M-XYLENE (M-DIMETHYLBENZENE) (SARA III)

CAS: 108-38-3

RTECS: ZE2275000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/15OSTEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, &
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SKIN: DRYNESS, DEFATTING, IRRITATION, &
DERMATITIS. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, &
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. SKIN: DRYNESS, DEFATTING, DERMATITIS, &
IRRITATION. EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS IRREGULAR OR
STOPPED, START RESUSCITATION OR ADMINISTER OXYGEN. INGESTION: DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
OBTAI N MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:80F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMCIAL, WATER SPRAY, FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.
RECOVER FREE LIQUID. ADD ABSORBENT TO SPILL AREA. VENTILATE
ENCLOSED SPACES. OPEN ALL WINDOWS & DOORS. KEEP PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
OUT OF SEWER, STREAMS, & W ATERWAYS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT UNITS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN. DON'T STORE W/STRONG
OXIDANTS.
Other Precautions:STORE COOL, DRY AREA. STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER. DON'T INGEST. KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS & OPEN FLAMES.

Respiratory Protection:HYDROCARBON VAPOR CANISTER.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL: EXPLOSION PROOF VENTILATION EQUIPMENT. USE ONLY
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Other Protective Equipment:HYDROCARBON-INSOLUBLE APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:280-283F
Vapor Pres:38
Vapor Density:3.7
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE COLOR W/AROMATIC HYDROCARBON
CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS LIKE LIQUID CHLORINE & CONCENTRATED OXYGEN
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, HEAT, & IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

Waste Disposal Methods:SUPERVISED INCINERATION OR IN A CHEMICAL
DISPOSAL AREA IN COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL REGULATIONS. COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUID.

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