Product ID:PHILLYCLAD THINNER PRT 52
MSDS Date:01/05/1989
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N040915
MSDS Number: BRMZN

ITW-PHILADELPHIA RESINS CORP

130 COMMERCE DR
MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA 18936
US

Emergency Phone: 215-855-8450

Info Phone: 215-855-8450

Cage: IO181

ITW PHILADELPHIA RESINS CORPORATION

MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA 18936 US

Telephone: 215-855-8450

Cage: 0SFY9

XYLENE (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

OSHA PEL 100 PPM;150 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM;150 PPM STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TO PERSON. AS A PREC, EXPOS TO LIQS, VAPS, MISTS OR

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IF OVERCOME BY VAP, REMOVE FROM EXPOS & CALL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! CALL MD

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PROOF EQUIPMENT. NO SMOKING OR OPEN LIGHTS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IMPERVIOUS RUBBER OR PLASTIC.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) >5,000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN:XYLENE CAN CAUSE DEFAT, LEADING
TO IRRIT & DERM. BASED ON HUMAN EXPER & AVAIL TOX DATA, THIS PROD
IS JUDGED TO BE NEITHER "CORR" NOR "IRRIT" BY OSHA CRITERIA.
EYE:MOD IRRIT. CORNEAL DMG IS UNLIKE LY. HIGH VAP CONCS (>1000 PPM)
ARE IRRIT. INHAL:HIGH VAP CONCS (>1000 PPM) ARE IRRIT TO RESP
TRACT, MAY(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CAUSE HDCHS & DIZZ, ARE ANESTH, & MAY
HAVE OTHER CNS EFTS. INGEST:XYLENE HAS LOW ORDER OF ACUTE ORAL &
DERMAL TOX. MIN AMTS OF XYLENE ASPIRATED INTO LUNGS DURING INGEST
(OR REGURGITATION) MAY CAUSE MILD TO SEV PULM INJURY. HLTH STUDIES
HAVE SHOWN THAT MANY PETRO HYDROCARBONS & SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS
POSE(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN ALLERGIES MAY
INCREASE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING INCREASED ALLERGY SYMPS FROM EXPOS TO
THIS PROD. PREEXISTING SKIN & EYE DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY
EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE
HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MED ATTN. SKIN:IMMED REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG.
WIPE EXCESS FROM SKIN & FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
USE S OAP IF AVAIL/FOLLOW BY WASHING W/SOAP &WATER. IF EFTS
OCCUR/PERSIST, GET MED ATTN. DO NOT REUSE CLTHG UNTIL THORO
CLEANED. INHAL:REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BRTHG
IS DFCLT. (ING 3)

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:80.0F,26.7C
Lower Limits:1%
Upper Limits:7%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY (FOG) &
VAPORIZING LIQ TYPE EXTING AGENTS MAY ALL BE SUITABLE FOR EXTING
(SUPDAT)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. IF LEAK/SPILL HAS IGNITED, USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPS &
PROT MEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP LEAK. (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF & ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
KEEP PEOPLE AWAY. AVOID PERSONAL CONTACT. ABSORB SPILL ON INERT
MATERIAL. SHOVEL INTO SUITABLE, LABELED, CONTAINER FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL. (USE NON SPARKING TOOL S).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE W/ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME & HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Other Precautions:PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES TO AVOID ALL
SKIN CONTACT & BREATHING OF VAPORS. HANDLE I/A/W HAZARD POTENTIAL
OF CURING AGENT.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN WORKING IN
CONFINED AREAS, OR IF VAPOR CONCENTRATION OF XYLENE EXCEEDS TLV.
Ventilation:USE ONLY W/VENT SUFFICIENT TO PVNT EXCEEDING REC EXPOS
LIM/BUILD-UP OF EXPLO CONCS OF VAP IN AIR. USE EXPLO (ING 5)
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES OF (ING 6)
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGG & FULL FCSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN LONG LEG & SLEEVED CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING, & BEFORE
SMOKING, EATING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA:FIRES INVOLVING THIS TYPE OF PROD, DEPENDING ON
SIZE/POTNTL SIZE OF FIRE & CIRCUMSTANCES RELATED TO SITUATION.
WATER MAY BE INEFT, BUT SHOULD BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CNTNRS
COOL. FIR E FIGHT PROC:MIN BRTHG GASSES, VAPS, FUMES/DECOMP PRODS.
EFTS OF OVEREXP:POTNTL HLTH RISKS WHICH VARY FROM PERSON(ING 2)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>137F,>58C
Vapor Pres:25 @ 25C
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.87 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.7 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE; 0.1%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONT W/STRONG OXIDANTS SUCH AS LIQ CHLORINE, CONCENTRATED OXYGEN,
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE OR CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE HAZ.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AS W/ANY OTHER ORGANIC MATL, COMBUST
WILL PRDCE CARBON DIOXIDE & PROBABLY CARBON MONOXIDE AS WELL AS
ALDEHYDES & ACIDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.