Product ID:XYLENE,TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:08/02/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-252-2144
MSDS Number: BTSND

PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP

186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
BOSTON, MA 02111-2403
US

Emergency Phone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Info Phone: 804-279-4371 (DGSC-SHH)

Preparer: DGSC-SHH

Cage: 86511

PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP

BOSTON, MA 02111-2403 US

Telephone: OUT OF BUSINESS

Cage: 86511

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

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 4300 MG/KG (SMPT).
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS,
EYES, SKIN, LUNGS. ACUTE- DIRECT CONTACT IRRITATES EYES & SKIN. MAY
BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS MAY INJURE BLODD, LUNGS, LIVER,
KIDNEYS & NERVOUS SYSTEM. SWALLO WING LARGE AMOUNTS MAY INJURE
SERIOUSLY. ASPIRATION WHILE VOMITING CAN INJURE LUNGS. CHRONIC-
LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS DAMAGE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT IRRITATION,
DROWSINESS, RED EYES, SKIN BURN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, LIVER,
KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WIPE OFF
EXCESS. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR &
PROVIDE OXYGEN/CP R IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP AT
REST. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD
BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS.

Flash Point:84.2F,29.0C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL. DO
NOT USE WATER. PRODUCT MAY FLOAT AND CAN BE REIGNITED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR MAY TRAVEL TO
IGNITION SOURCE & "FLASH BACK". VAPOR MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED IN AN
ENCLOSED AREA. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE DUE TO FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. PICK UP SPILL WITH
NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND. PLACE IN CONTAINER
FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT LIQU ID FROM ENTERING SEWERS, WATERWAYS OR
LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
FROM HEAT, FLAMES & INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:DANGER. FLAMMABLE LIQUID. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO
NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NON REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF HIGH
VAPOR OR MIST CONCENTRATIONS EXPECTED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AND MISTS. WEAR SUPPLIED-AIR
RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IN CONFINED OR ENCLOSED SPACES, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO MSDS WAS AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. THIS MSDS WAS PREPARED BY THE
PROFESSIONALS OF DGSC-SHH WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. IT IS THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO GATHER INFORMATION AND USE THE MATERIAL PROPER LY
TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES AND ENVIRONMENT. NSN CANCELLED. DATE OF
CANCELLATION:83182. REPLACEMENT: 6810-00-584-4070.

HCC:F4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279F - 284F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:APPROX. 0.86
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:MOBILE, FLAMMALE LIQUID, SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES, OPEN FLAMES
AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
OTHER DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED.

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