Product ID:THIXON 511-T
MSDS Date:10/01/1990
FSC:8040
NIIN:00N023407
MSDS Number: BQBFY

MORTON INTERNATIONAL

10 SOUTH ELECTRIC ST
WEST ALEXANDRIA, OH 45381
US

Emergency Phone: 513-839-4612;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 513-839-4612

Preparer: J. D. BONFIGLIO

Cage: DO471

MORTON INTL INC SPECIALTY CHEMICALS GROUP

CHICAGO, IL 60606-1218 US

Telephone: 312-807-2000

Cage: 32063

XYLENE

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 78%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM;150 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM;150 PPM STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CARBON BLACK

CAS: 1333-86-4

RTECS: FF5800000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 3.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 3.5 MG/M3

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

CAS: 56-23-5

RTECS: FG4900000

Fraction By Weight: TRACE

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,5PPM/10 STEL,A3 93

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:XYLENE CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN,
CAUSING LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. XYLENE ALSO CAUSES REVERSIBLE
DAMAGE TO THE BLOOD SYSTEM OF ANIMALS. SOLVENT SYSTEM MAY CAUSE
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION AND IMPAIR ED LUNG FUNCTION. DELIBERATE
MISUSE MAYCAUSE LIVER, KIDNEY AND BRAIN DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE
DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, NOSE, THROAT, SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY GENERATE FUMES WHICH COULD CAUSE CYANOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SOLVENTS MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING
LIVER, KIDNEY OR HEART DISORDERS.

First Aid:SKIN: FOR DIRECT CONTACT REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IRRIGATE EYES THOROUGHLY FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN. INHAL: IF UNCONSCIOUS, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND ADMINISTER
CPR/O*2. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:80.0F,26.7C
Lower Limits:1.0%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM EXTINGUISHERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN CLOSED OR CONFINED AREAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONSIDERED FIRE HAZARD DUE TO FLASH
POINT, HIGH VOLATILITY AND POTENTIAL HEAVY VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. ABSORB WITH
VERMICULITE OR OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIALS. USE APPROVED
WASTE DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN
FLAME. AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. DO
NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
Other Precautions:GROUND CONTAINER WHEN USING TO AVOID STATIC CHARGE
WHICH COULD IGNITE SOLVENT. DO NOT ALLOW FREE FALL OF MORE THAN FEW
INCHES WHEN POURING.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS E.G. SCBA OR
CANISTER GAS MASKS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN BELOW PEL/TLV.
MECH(GEN): AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN BELOW TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG OR FULL LNGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT USUALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:REFRAIN FROM EATING OR SMOKING IN AREA OF USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:250F,121C
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:78

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNKNOWN. FOLLOW USE GUIDELINES FOR DILUTION ON BULLETIN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN EXCEPT PROLONGED HIGH
TEMPERATURES MAY GEL PRODUCT RENDERING IT USELESS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POTENTIAL FOR CO, CO*2 AND POSSIBLE
HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE EITHER AS LIQUID OR SOLID FLAMMABLE
WASTE INDICATED BY PHYSICAL STATE AS DICTATED BY LAW. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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