Product ID:BLUE 15044 "B"
MSDS Date:01/20/1995
FSC:8010
NIIN:01-419-1168
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLFJT

Emergency Phone: 800-688-4005

Info Phone: 920-467-2471

Preparer: HENRY SIMMONS

Cage: 33961

Telephone: 920-467-2471

Cage: 33961

XYLENE

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AS A PRECAUTION: EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS,
VAPORS, MISTS OR FUMES SHOULD BE MINIMIZED. MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT
COULD BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE INCLUDE RESPIRATORY DISORDERS AND
SKIN ALLERGIES. POTENTIAL FO R NERVOUS SYSTEM, KIDNEY OR LIVER
DAMAGE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING,
DIZZINESS AND HEADACHES. IF OVERCOME BY VAPOR, MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR. IF BREATHING IS IRREGULAR OR HAS STOPPED, START RESUSCITATION,
ADMINISTER OXYGEN AND CALL FOR PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN AND
EYE CONTACT-EYE CONTACT: IRRITATING AND MAY INJURE EYE TISSUE IF
NOT REMOVE PROMPTLY. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 1 5 MINUTES, IF IRRITATION PERSIST, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISK-SKIN CONTACT: MAY IRRITATE
AND CAUSE DERMATITIS. WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AND
REMOVE ANY CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DIZZINESS, HEADACHES, RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS AND DERMATITIS.

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS,
APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE
CONTACT: FLUSH WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN
CONTACT: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER AND SEE A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=27.2C, 81.F
Lower Limits:1.0%
Upper Limits:7.0%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE FOR FIRE FIGHTERS. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH
WATER. FLASHBACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY OCCUR. VAPOR MAY EXPLODE IF
IGNITED IN AN ENCLOSED AR EA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP PRODUCT AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES
SUCH AS HEAT, SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS, STATIC ELECTRICITY AND OPEN
FLAMES.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP PEOPLE
AWAY. DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL, KEEPING PRODUCT OUT OF SEWERS AND
WATERCOURSES. RECOVER FREE PRODUCT. ABSORB WITH SUITABLE MATERIAL.
VENTILATE CONFINED SPACE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVED PRECAUTIONS FOR VOLATILE
FLAMMABLE VAPORS WITH ABSORBED MATERIALS. ASSURE CONFORMITY WITH
APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT AN EXPERT ON DISPOSAL OF
RECOVERED MATERIAL CONFORMITY TO DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS: CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES, ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THE DATA SHEET MUST BE
OBSERVED. DISPOSAL O F CONTAINER: ALL CONTAINERS SHOULD BE DISPOSED
OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE MANNER.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE CONCENTRATIONS IN AIR EXCEED EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGE AND DUST FILTER. USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
IN CONFINED AREAS.
Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT EXCEEDING
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE AND DUST
FILTER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE CHEMICAL HANDLING GLOVES FOR SKIN
PROTECTION.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS FOR EYE
PROTECTION.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASHES AND SAFETY SHOWERS IN THE WORKPLACE
ARE RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=138.9C, 282.F
Vapor Density:>AIR
Spec Gravity:1.6
VOC Pounds/Gallon:331
VOC Grams/Liter:2.76
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:NON SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FREE-FLOWING LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDANTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTION WITH EPOXY RESIN CURING AGENT MAY
PRODUCE CONSIDERABLE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
DO NOT TRANSFER MATERIAL TO UNMARKED CONTAINERS. MINIMIZE BREATHING
VAPORS AND SKIN CONTACT.

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