Product ID:O-XYLENE
MSDS Date:12/26/1990
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F045387
MSDS Number: BYLQD

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC

6141 EASTON RD
PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18949-0310
US

Emergency Phone: 215-766-8861

Info Phone: 215-766-8861

Cage: 51847

SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES

310 PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA 18934 US

Telephone: 215-766-0416

Cage: 51847

O-XYLENE

CAS: 95-47-6

RTECS: ZE2450000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATING & INTOXICATING
EFFECTS. INGESTION: OVEREXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN SYSTEMATIC TOXICITY
IN THE LIVER, DIGESTIVE TRACT, KIDNEYS, ADRENAL GLANDS & NERVOUS
SYSTEM. SKIN: IRRITATION/BURNS . EYES: SERIOUS INJURY. POSSIBLE
CARCINOGEN, LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE,
DEPRESSION, DIARRHEA, DEFATTING, BURN.

First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN
IF NEEDED. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE 3 GLASSES OF WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTIO N IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:62.96F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:6.4
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CYLINDERS. WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WATER MAY BE
EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY NOT EFFECT EXTINGUISHMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.
DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD & MODERATE EXPLOSION HAZARD. VAPORS CAN FLOW
ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT IGNITION SOURCES & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB MATERIAL ON
VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. REMOVE LEAKING
CYLINDER TO EXHAUST HOOD/SAFE OUTDOOR S AREA IF THIS CAN BE DONE
SAFELY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS ONLY.
KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN USE & SECURE
WHEN USING TO PROTECT FROM FALLING.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS.
MOVE CYLINDER W/ADEQUATE HAND TRUCK. CYLINDER SHOULD BE REFILLED BY
QUALIFIED PRODUCE RS OF COMPRESSED GASES. (SEE SUPP)

Respiratory Protection:USE A SCBA IN CASE OF EMERGENCY/NON-ROUTINE USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
VENTILATION EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE CONT'D: A LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY MAY BE USED IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. PREC: SHIPMENT OF A COMPRESSED GAS
CYLINDER WHICH HASN'T BEEN FILLED BY THE OWNER/W HIS WRITTEN
CONSENT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:289.4-293F
Vapor Pres:5.2
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.876
Solubility in Water:0.175 G/L
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/MILD AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS, REDUCING AGENTS, BASES, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO/CO2, PHOSGENE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
FUMES, OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
W/ANY VALVE OUTLET PLUGS/CAPS SECURED & VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN
PLACE. WASTE CAN BE BURNED IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR. INCINERATORS
MUST BE EQUIPPED W/ SCRUBBERS. (SEE SUPP)

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