Product ID:X1005 XYLENE
MSDS Date:02/06/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F048868
MSDS Number: BZYBS

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-9985
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

XYLENE, DIMETHYLBENZENE, XYLOL (IARC - GROUP 3) *96-2*

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM, SKIN

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 4300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DANGEROUS IN CASES OF EYE CONTACT,
INGESTION & INHALATION. EYES: IRRITATION. SEVERE OVER EXPOSURE CAN
RESULT IN DEATH. CAN BE FATAL IF INHALED/INGESTED. SUBSTANCE IS
TOXIC TO BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LUNGS, NE RVOUS SYSTEM, LIVER, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. REPEATED/PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS
DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS, WATERING, ITCHING.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COLD WATER FOR 15 MINS. DON'T USE OINTMENT.
SKIN: PLACE UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER. GENTLY & THOROUGHLY WASH
W/RUNNING WATER & NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. USE CARE TO CLEAN FOLDS,
CREVICES, CREASES & GROIN. COVER W/EMOLLIENT. WASH W/DISINFECTANT
SOAP & COVER W/ANTI-BACTERIAL CREAM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: (SEE SUPP)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:84.2F
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:7
Extinguishing Media:SMALL: DRY CHEMICALS, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM/WATER
SPRAY. LARGE: ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER SPRAY/FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINING VESSELS W/WATER JET TO PREVENT
PRESSURE BUILDUP, AUTOIGNITION/EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHTLY FLAMMABLE IN PRESENCE OF OPEN
FLAMES, SPARKS OF OXIDIZING MATERIALS. AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 867.2F.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL & PUT IS
APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL. LARGE: KEEP FROM HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES. STOP
W/O RISK. ABSORB W/DRY EARTH, SAND/NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. DON'T
TOUCH. PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS/CONFINED AREAS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP, AWAY FROM HEAT & OTHER
IGNITION SOURCES. GROUND EQUIPMENT CONTAINING MATERIAL. WEAR
SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:DON'T INGEST, BREATHE GAS, FUMES, VAPOR/SPRAY. AVOID
CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. STORE IN SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE
CABINET/ROOM. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED, IN A COOL WELL
VENTILATED AREA. A REFRIGERATED ROOM SHOULD BE <100F.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR VAPOR RESPIRATOR, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT, BOOTS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT'D: REMOVE DENTURES. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES
OF WATER/MILK. INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN THROAT. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Vapor Pres:6
Vapor Density:3.66
Spec Gravity:0.864
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES, OPEN FLAMES,
SPARKS.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. DISPOSE OF
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID, UN1307.

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