Product ID:SHELL XYLENE
MSDS Date:10/04/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-584-4070
MSDS Number: BXVCL

SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.

1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Preparer: J. C. WILLETT

Cage: 86961

SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.

2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461

Cage: 86961

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

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 70-87%

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: 16-20%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/125 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125STEL 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TOLUENE

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 0.3-1.5%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

BENZENE

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <10%PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS >5.2 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-MODERATELY IRRITATING TO THE
EYES.SKIN-MILDLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. RESULTING IN SKIN
IRRITATION & DERMATITIS. INHALATION-MAY BE IRRITATING TO NOSE,
THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT. HIGH VAPOR CONCEN TRATION MAY CAUSE CNS
DEPRESSION. INGESTION-MODERATELY TOXIC & MAY BE HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED. MAY PRODUCE CNS DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-DEFATTING AND DRYING OF THE SKIN.
INGEST-LIQUID INGESTING MAY RESULT IN VOMITING; GIDDINESS,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA; IN EXTREME CASES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS
AND DEATH MAY OCCUR. ASPIRATION PNEU MONITIS MAY BE EVIDENCED BY
COUGHING, LABORED BREATHING & CYANOSIS. IN SEVERE CASES DEATH MAY
OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS
PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE A DOCTOR. SKIN-WASH
WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES.
INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT. GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING. SEE A DOCTOR. INGEST-DONOT
INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD BELOW
HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO THE LUNGS. SEE A DOCTOR.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:76.0F,24.4C
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:7
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL & CO2. DO NOT USE
A DIRECT STREAM OF WATER. PRODUCT WILL FLOAT & REIGNITE ON SURFACE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WARNING. FLAMMABLE. DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE
SPACE WITHOUT FULL BUNKER GEAR. INCLUDING A POSITIVE PRESSURE NIOSH
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT FROM FIRES
SHOULD BE COOLED WITH WATER TO PREVENT VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP WHICH
COULD RESULT IN CONTAINER RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:WARNING. FLAMMABLE. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION
SOURCES. HANDLING EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED TO PREVENT SPARKING.
SPILL-TAKE UP WITH AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN NON-LEAKING
CONTAINERS; SEAL TIGHTLY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
USE WITH ADEUATE VENTILATION. KEEP LIQUID & VAPOR AWAY FROM HEAT,
SPARKS & FLAME.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS, EVEN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, CAN
CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO NOT CUT, DRILL, GRIND, WELD OR PERFORM
SIMILIAR OPERATIONS ON OR NEAR CONTAINER. DO NOT PRESSURIZE DRUM
CONTAINERS TO EM PTY THEM.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE MAY OR DOES EXCEED EXPOSURE LIMITS,
USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE, IN ACCORD
WITH 29 CFR 1910.134, USE EITHER AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATOR
OR AN AN AIR-PURIFY ING RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL
VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO
MINIMIZE CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING,
SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY ACCUMULATE AND CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. GROUND
FIXED EQUIPMENT. BOND AND GROUND TRANSFER CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279-289F
Vapor Pres:21
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.87
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. AROMATIC HYDROCARBON ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT. SPARKS, FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND UNIDENTIFIED
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS MAY BE FORMED DURING COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN A DISPOSAL FACILITY APPROVED UNDER RCRA
REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE. USE NON-LEAKING CONTAINERS, SEAL
TIGHTLY & LABEL PROPERLY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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