FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- XYLENES -- 6810-01-169-7800 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:XYLENES
MSDS Date:02/27/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-169-7800
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 13 MG/L/24HRS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
    SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM EFFECTS. INHALATION-INHALATION OF HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY
    CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.  CHRONIC: PERMANENT BRAIN AND
    NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS SUBSTANCE HAS CAUSED ADVERSE
    REPRODUCTIVE & FETAL EFFECTS IN ANIMALS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-REDNESS, DRYNESS & INFLAMMATION.
    INGESTION-HEADACHE, EXCITEMENT, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, STUPOR &
    COMA. INHALATION-HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & COMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN, GET
    MEDICAL AID. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP &
    WATER. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING.  IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPS OFMILK OR WATER. GET
    MEDICAL AID. INHALATIONGET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR. PERFORM CPR OR GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:76.0F,24.4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:527C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:FOR SMALL FIRES, USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM. USE WATER TO COOL EXPOSED
    CONT
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND. MSHA/NIOSH & FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY TRAVEL TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION
    AND FLASH BACK.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL, THEN PLACE
    INTO A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND
    FLAMES. KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING AMTERIALS. STORE IN A
    COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE RESUE. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. AVOID INGE STION AND INHALATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
    WITH AN ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR CANISTER MAY BE PERMISSIBLE
    UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS ARE
    EXPECTED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHUAST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
    MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:282-288F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-53F,-47C
Vapor Pres:21 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.66
Spec Gravity:0.864
Viscosity:N/R6 SUS
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID. COLORLESS. AROMATIC ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS AND
    1,3-DICHLORO-5,5-DIMETHYL-2,4-IMIDAZOLIDINDIONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS,
    IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DOT: XYLENES, 3, UN 1307.

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