Product ID:M-P-A 60 XYLENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N003351
MSDS Number: BCJVM

NL CHEMICALS/NL INDUSTRIES,INC

WYCOFF MILLS RD
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-9725
US

Cage: HO083

NL CHEMICALS/NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

700 HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-9725 US

Telephone: 609-443-2461

Cage: HO083

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 75 - 90%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: HDCH,NAUS,DIZZ & VOMITING MAY RESULT.
SEVERE EYE IRRIT AND DRYNESS OF SKIN.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MIN, CALL MD IMMED. SKIN: WASH W/
SOAP & WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, CALL MD IMMED. INGEST:
CALL MD IMMED.

Flash Point:N/A(SUPP DATA)
Lower Limits:1.0
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CANS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO
EXTREME TEMP. ISOLATE FROM IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP CAN CLOSED

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID BREATH
VAPORS. VENTILATE AREA. USE NON-METALLIC SCOOPS. FLUSH W/ DETERGENT
AND WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 120F; 49C. KEEP
AWAY FROM SPARKS, HEAT & OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP BELOW TLV.
Eye Protection:EYEWEAR FOR SPLASH
Other Protective Equipment:GLOVES: REQUIRED FOR PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FLASH POINT: MATERIAL IS NOT A LIQ. FL PT OF XYLENE IS 74F MINIMUM.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER(NIGHT)609-443-2000. VP & LEL ARE BASED ON
XYLENE.

Vapor Pres:7
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.87
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:TRANSLUCENT, WHITE PASTE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:75

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS,OPEN FLAME AND FIRE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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