Product ID:870808-00,SOLVENT XYLENE
MSDS Date:08/21/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-584-4070
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKSFV

MOBIL OIL CORP

3225 GALLOWS RD
FAIRFAX, VA 22037
US

Info Phone: 800-662-4525 OR 703-849-3451

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 6G112

SDB CONSULTANTS LTD

GRETNA, LA 70056 US

Telephone: 504-366-9105

Cage: 0PGK2

M-XYLENE

CAS: 108-38-3

RTECS: ZE2275000

OSHA PEL 435 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYL BENZENE

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

OSHA PEL 435 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

O-XYLENE

CAS: 95-47-6

RTECS: ZE2450000

OSHA PEL 435 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

P-XYLENE

CAS: 106-42-3

RTECS: ZE2625000

OSHA PEL 435 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TOLUENE

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL see Table Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 188 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) > 2,000 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:US OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD:
PRODUCT ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND
DETERMINED TO BE HAZARDOUS. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: IRRITATION TO
EYES, NOSE AND THROAT AT EXPOSUR E LEVELS ABOVE 100 PPM.
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, CONFUSION AND COMA IN CASES OF SIGNIFICANT
OVEREXPOSURE. EXCESSIVE BREATHING OF VAPORS CAN RESULT IN
TEMPORARY LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMAGE. PROLONGED REPEATED SKIN CONTACT
WITH LOW VISCOSITY MATERIALS MAY DEFAT THE SKIN RESULTING IN
POSSIBLE IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS. SWALLOWING MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:US OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: PRODUCT
ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND DETERMINED TO
BE HAZARDOUS. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE AND
THROAT AT EXPOSUR E LEVELS ABOVE 100 PPM. RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. RESPIRATORY DISTRESS,
CONFUSION AND COMA IN CASES OF SIGNIFICANT OVEREXPOSURE. EXCESSIVE
BREATHING OF VAPORS C AN RESULT IN TEMPORARY LIVER OR KIDNEY
DAMAGE. PROLONGED REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH LOW VISCOSITY
MATERIALS MAY DEFAT THE SKIN RESULTING IN POSSIBLE IRRITATION AND
DERMATITIS. SWALLOWING MAY RESULT IN SEVERE GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS, CALL PHYSICIAN.SKIN CONTACT: WASH CONTACT AREAS WITH SOAP
AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM FURTHER EXPOSURE.
IF RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA/UNCONSCIOUSNESS
OCCURS, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED, ASSIST VENTILATION WITH BAG-VALVE-MASK DEVICE/USE
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION. INGESTION: SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: MATERIAL IF
ASPIRATED INTO THE LUNGS MAY CAUSE CH EMICAL PNEUMONITIS. TREAT
APPROPRIATELY

Flash Point:=27.2C, 81.F
Autoignition Temp:=426.7C, 800.F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL AND WATER FOG.
USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSEDCONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF A LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER
SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS AND TO PROTECT PERSONNEL. WATER SPRAY MAY
BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY. PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ENTERING STREAMS,
SEWERS, OR DRINKING WATER SUPPLY. FOR FIRES IN ENCLOSED AREAS,
FIRE FIGHTERS MUST USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE. VAPOR ACCUMULATION COULD
FLASH AND/OR EXPLODE IF IGNITED.

Spill Release Procedures:REPORT SPILLS AS REQUIRED. COAST GUARD TOLL
FREENUMBER (800) 424-8802. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. ADSORB
ON FIRE RETARDANT TREATED SAWDUST, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, ETC. SHOVEL
UP WITH SPARK-RESISTAN T SHOVEL AND REMOVE TO APPROPRIATE WASTE
DISPOSAL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT APPLICABLE LAWS. FOR
LARGE SPILLS: CONTAIN AND PUMP TANK. PREVENT SPILLS FROM ENTERING
SEWERS OR DRAINS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:DRUMS MUST BE GROUNDED AND BONDED AND
EQUIPPED WITH SELF-CLOSING VALVES, PRESSURE VACUUM BUNGS AND FLAME
ARRESTERS. OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED. STORAGE
CONTAINERS SHOULD BE GROUNDED AND BO NDED. STORE IN A COOL AREA
AWAY FROM ALLIGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS
OR MISTS. USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM ALL IGNITION
SOURCES. AVOID SPARKING CONDITIONS. GROUND AND BOND ALLTRANSFER
EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST
BE USED WHEN VAPOR OR MISTS CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED
APPLICABLESTANDARDS.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA WITH LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
VENTILATION REQUIRED AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION PROOF. USE
AWAY FROM ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
Protective Gloves:IF PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT IS LIKELY,
IMPERVIOUS GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection:NORMAL INDUSTRIAL EYE PROTECTION PRACTICES SHOULD
BEEMPLOYED.
Other Protective Equipment:IF PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT IS
LIKELY, IMPERVIOUS GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENEPRACTICES SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=137.8C, 280.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:8.5 @ 20C/68F
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:0.87
VOC Grams/Liter:7.24
Viscosity:0.8 CST @ 40C/104F
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, XYLENE ODOR
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACTIVEMETALS, HALOGENS, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME AND BUILD UP OF
STATICELECTRICITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT IS SUITABLE FOR BURNING IN AN ENCLOSED,
CONTROLLED BURNER FOR FUEL VALUE/DISPOSAL BY SUPERVISED
INCINERATION. SUCH BURNING MAY BE LIMITED PURSUANT TO RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT. IN ADDITION, PRODUCT IS SUITABLE
FOR PROCESSING BY AN APPROVED RECYCLING FACILITY/CAN BE DISPOSED OF
A T AN APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT WASTE DISPOSALFACILITY

Toxicological Information:ORAL TOXICITY (RATS): PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC
(LD50: GREATER THAN 2000 MG/KG). ---BASED ON TESTING OF SIMILAR
PRODUCTS AND/OR COMPONENTS. DERMAL TOXICITY (RABBITS): HARMFUL
(LD50: GREATER THAN 400 BUT 2000 MG/KG OR LESS). ---BASED
ONTESTING OF SIMILAR PRODUCTS AND/OR COMPONENTS. INHALATION
TOXICITY (RATS): HARMFUL (LC50: GREATER THAN 2 BUT 5 MG/L OR
LESS). ---BASED ON TESTING OF SIMILAR PR ODUCTS AND/OR COMPONENTS.
THERE ARE NO KNOWN REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN HUMANS EXPOSED TO
XYLENES. NO BIRTH DEFECTS OR TOXIC EFFECTS ON DEVELOPING FETUSES
WERE OBSERVED IN STUDIES OF PREGNANT RATS EXPOS ED TO 500 PPM
COMMERCIAL XYLENE.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:THIS MATERIAL IS TOXIC TO FISH AND WILDLIFE. DO NOT
DISCHARGE INTO LAKES, STREAMS, PONDS, ETC.

Transport Information:USA DOT:SHIPPING NAME: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS XYLENE-AND- ETHYL BENZENE). HAZARD CLASS & DIV:3 ID
NUMBER: UN1993 ERG NUMBER:128, PACKING GROUP: PG III. LABEL(S):
FLAMMABLE LIQUID PLACARD (S): FLAMMABLE. RQ: 1242 LBS (BASED ON
RQ FOR XYLENE). IMO:HAZARD CLASS & DIV: 3.3UN NUMBER: 1993
PACKING GROUP: PG III SHIPPING NAME: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS XYLENE-AND- ETHYL BENZE NE) LABEL(S): FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
ICAO/IATA:HAZARD CLASS & DIV: 3ID/UN NUMBER: 1993 PACKING GROUP:
PG III SHIPPING NAME: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS
XYLENE-AND- ETHYL BENZENE)SUBSIDIARY LAB EL(S): FLAMMABLE LIQUID

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO "EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES". SARA (311/312) REPORTABLE HAZARD CATEGORIES:
FIRE CHRONIC ACUTE. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SARA
(313) TOXIC RELEASECHEMICALS: CH EMICAL NAME CAS
NUMBER ? CONC. --------------------------- --------------
------- O-XYLENE 95-47-6
13.2% ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4
16.8% P-XYLENE 106-42-3 6.14% M-XYLENE 108-38-3
61.2% TOLUENE 108-88-3
2.5%
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL COMPONENTS COMPLY WITH TSCA. RCRA
INFORMATION: DISPOSAL OF UNUSED PRODUCT MAY BE SUBJECT TO RCRA
REGULATIONS (40 CFR 261). DISPOSAL OF THE USED PRODUCT MAY ALSO
BE REGULATED DUE TO IGNITABILITY , CORROSIVITY, REACTIVITY, OR
TOXICITY AS DETERMINED BY THE TOXICITY CHARACTERISTIC
LEACHINGPROCEDURE (TCLP).
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED