Product ID:XYLENE
MSDS Date:07/13/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-584-4070
MSDS Number: BGSQH

MALLINCKRODT INC.

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

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

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:4300MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT/CNS DEPRESSION,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,BREATHING
DIFFICULTIES,COUGHING. CHRONIC:HEADACHE,LOSS
APPETITE,DERMATITIS,EYE PROBLEM/CNS EFFECTS,LIVER OR KIDNEY OR
LUNGS PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN,LIVER OR KIDNEY,RESPIRATORY PROBLEM.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN AND
EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL
HELP IF NEEDED. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIA TELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:79F/26.2C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:867F
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAPOR AIR MIXTURE IS
EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT
MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTLATED
AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES;DONOT USE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES;KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN US

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV (USE EXPLOSION
PROOF EQUIPMENT).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS,LAB COAT,APRON.EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT EAT,DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279F-284F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-13F/-25C
Vapor Pres:8.0
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID;CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT;OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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