Product ID:SINTEC, VERDUGO, 7537
MSDS Date:08/01/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLBGK

SINCLAIR PAINT COMPANY

6100 S. GARFIELD AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
US

Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300

Info Phone: 213-888-8888

Preparer: S. J. BELLETTIERE

Cage: 0U0K0

SINCLAIR PAINT COMPANY

LOS ANGELES, CA 90040 US

Telephone: 213-888-8888

Cage: 0U0K0

XYLENE

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

OSHA PEL 100

ACGIH TLV: 100

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON

CAS: 64742-88-7

OSHA PEL 500

ACGIH TLV: 100

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE. EYES: CAN CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, AND BLURRED VISION. SKIN: CAN CAUSE
MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING, AND DERMATITIS. INHALATION: CAN
CAUSE NASAL AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS CAN
CAUSE CHEMICALPNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL. CHRONIC: PROLONGED
OR REPEATED EXPOSURE ABOVE TLV MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT BRAIN AND
NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE: EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE NASAL AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, WEAKNESS, DIZZINESS, FATIGUE, NAUSEA,
HEADACHE AND POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN ASPHYXIA TION.
(SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS ACUTE AND CHRONIC (CONT): SKIN
AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING,
DERMATITIS. CAN CAUSE SEVER E EYE IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING AND
BLURRED VISION. SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE: ORGANIC SOLVENTS ARE EASILY ABSORBED; DRYING OF THE SKIN,
REDNESS OR DERMATITIS ARE SIGNS OF REPEATED OR OVER EXPOSURE TO
THEIR DEFATTING ACTION. INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING
AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. TAKE TO A PHYSICIAN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. SKIN:
WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. CON SULT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO
DILUTE. DO NOT INDU CE VOMITING. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN OR POISON
CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.

Flash Point:=37.8C, 100.F
METHOD: TAG
Lower Limits:1.0%
Upper Limits:7.0%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
FLASH POINT METHOD: TAG (NOT SPECIFIED AS OPEN CUP OR
CLOSED CUP - ).
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT AS VOLATILE LIQUID FIRE. CLOSED
CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT - KEEP AWAY
FROM AREAS EXPOSED TO FIRE. WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID APPLICATION IN AREAS OF PILOT
LIGHTS, SPARKS, OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES AS VAPORS MAY ACCUMULATE
ON FLOOR AND IGNITE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED TIGHTLY AND STORE IN A
COOL PLACE WHEN NOT IN USE.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. DIKE, CONTAIN,
OR ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIALS (SAND, VERMICULITE, ETC.). TRANSFER
TO CONTAINERS FOR RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL. PREVENT RUNOFF INTO SEWERS,
OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER. SEE SECTION (INGREDIENT) OR (HEALTH
HAZARDS).

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE OR USE NEAR SOURCES OF
HIGH TEMPERATURES, NEAR FIRE OR OPEN FLAME, OR OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID PROLOGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE TO LEVELS ABOVE TLV. REPORTS HAVE ASSOCIATED REPEATED AND
PROLONGED OCCUPATIONAL OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS WITH PERMANENT
BRAIN AND NERVOUS S YSTEM DAMAGE. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY
DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATING AND INHALING THIS PRODUCT MAY BE HARM
FUL OR FATAL.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV IS EXCEEDED USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC
VAPOR AND MIST, SUPPLIED AIR OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL) VENTILATION TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RESISTANT GLOVES SUCH AS NITRILE RUBBER.
Eye Protection:WEAR CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR OTHER OSHA PERMITTED
SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING. EYEWASH STATIONS
(AND DELUGE SHOWER, BOTH MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA - ).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR USING RESTROOMS.
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=148.9C, 300.F
B.P. Text:300 - 394 DEG F
Vapor Pres:OTHER INFORMATION
Vapor Density:> AIR
Spec Gravity:1.1 (H2O = 1)
VOC Pounds/Gallon:371
VOC Grams/Liter:3.09
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER.
Solubility in Water:NONE.
Appearance and Odor:TYPICAL FOR SOLVENT BASED COATING.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES OR OPEN
IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS, CARBON
DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC. ON THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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.

SARA Title III Information:TOXIC INGREDIENT SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 TITLE III AND OF 40 CFR 372: XYLENE.
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: DETECTABLE TRACE AMOUNTS OF A
CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND/OR
BIRTH DEFECTS MAY BE PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT.