Product ID:XYLENE
MSDS Date:07/17/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-138-8414
MSDS Number: BNWGW

MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

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

Fraction By Weight: 83%.

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYL BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

Fraction By Weight: 17%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/125 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125STEL 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 4300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IRRITATION AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION. EYES AND SKIN MAY BE IRRITATED ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF MOUT H, THROAT AND STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, VOMITING. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING,
BLURRED VISION. SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING, DRY SKIN. INGESTED: BURNING
SENSATION IN MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH; NAUSEA, VOMITING, EXCESS
SALIVATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS; OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR REPIRATORY
FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTED: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING! GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION! IF VOMITING
OCCURS, PUT HE AD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH
LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=26.1C, 79.F
Autoignition Temp:=463.9C, 867.F
Lower Limits:1.0%
Upper Limits:7.0%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR FOAM. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS CAN FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. ABOVE FLASH POINT; VAPOR-AIR
MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE WITHIN THE FLAMMABLE LIMITS.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE
AREA OF SPILL. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE NON-SPARKING
TOOLS. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL. PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. SEPARATE FROM STRONG
OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE AND USE AREAS MUST BE NO SMOKING AREAS.
PROPERLY BOBD AND GROUND CONTAINERS DURING TRANSFER OPERATIONS. USE
OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IF POSSIBLE. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF TLV IS EXCCEEDED; USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. USE UP TO LIMIT SET BY
MANUFACTURER; IF EXCEEDED, USE AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR. IF THESE
USED, A PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE W ITH 29 CFR 1910.134 MUST BE USED.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. EQUIPMENT
MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR COVERALLS, RUBBER BOOTS. EYE WASH
STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=137.2C, 279.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-25.C, -13.F
Vapor Pres:8 MM HG
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.7 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON AND UNIDENTIFIED
ORGANIC COMPONENTS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN
AN APPROVED RCRA FACILITY.

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