Xylenes SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Xylenes

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10490

Signal Word
WARNING

Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Flammable liquid and vapor (H226). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 4). Harmful in contact with skin (H312).

Hazard class: Skin irritation (Category 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if inhaled (H332).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Xylenes Synonyms: Dimethylbenzenes	1330-20-7	C₆H₄(CH₃)₂	106.17

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled:Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P304+P312).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IC flammable liquid.
Flash point: 25 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 0.9% Upper: 7% Autoignition Temperature: 464 °C
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-2
F-3
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or other inert absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters and aldehydes.
Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area. Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area.
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 100 ppm (OSHA/ACGIH); STEL 150 ppm (ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Clear liquid. Airplane glue odor.
Soluble: Alcohol and ether. Insoluble in water.
Mixture of ortho, meta and para isomers.

Boiling point: 137-144 °C
Specific gravity: 0.86
Vapor density: 3.7

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Avoid contact with heat, open flame, or any sources of ignition.
Shelf life: Good, if kept tightly closed.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Irritant, lung irritation, chest pain and edema which may be fatal, GI disturbances.
Chronic effects: CNS depression, dermatitis, reproductive hazard.
Target organs: CNS, eyes, GI tract, blood, liver, kidneys, skin.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 4300 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: 5000 ppm/4H
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Xylenes; Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid; UN number: UN1307

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (215-535-7), RCRA code U239.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.

Xylenes Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Xylenes