Product ID:P-XYLENE, X528
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N044579
MSDS Number: BSCCM

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

P-XYLENE (P-DIMETHYLBENZENE)

CAS: 106-42-3

RTECS: ZE2625000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM;150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM;150 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)5000 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:ACUTE: INHAL: HDCH, NAUS, VOMIT, DIZZ,
DROW, IRRIT OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, NARCOSIS, UNCON, AND MAY BE
FATAL. SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST:
HDCH, NAUS, VOMIT, DIZZ, G I IRRIT, BLURRED VISION, LOW BLOOD
PRESS, AND MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGANS: CNS, EYES, SKIN, GI
TRACT, BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNEYS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYS. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN. EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITHPLENTY OF WATER
FOR @ LST 15 MIN.

Flash Point:80.6F,27.0C
Lower Limits:7%
Upper Limits:1.1%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
(WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE).
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP. MOVE
CONTRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER TO
KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS MAY FLOW ALONG SURF TO DISTANT IGNIT
SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE. CONTACT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING/FLAMES IN AREA. STOP
LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.
TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER NO N-COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO (SUPP
DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTD, FLAMM LIQ STOR AREA. BOND & GROUND CONTRS
WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQ. FLAMMABLE.
Other Precautions:PROD MAY BE SOLIDIFY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. KEEP AWAY
FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLTHG. AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS
TLV. @ CONC UP TO 1000 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP
W/ORG VAP CARTRIDGE IS RECOM. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
SCBA IS RECOMMEND ED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. J.T.
BAKER SOLUSORB(R) SOLVENT ABSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS OF
THIS PRODUCT.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:280F,138C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:55.4F,13.0C
Vapor Pres:8.6@20C
Vapor Density:3.66
Spec Gravity:0.86(H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.51(BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE(<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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