Xylenes Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 852
Revision Date: June 30, 2015
Xylenes
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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).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Xylenes
Synonyms: Dimethylbenzenes
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1330-20-7 |
C6H4(CH3)2 |
106.17 |
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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.
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).
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.
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).
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)
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
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Avoid contact with heat, open flame, or any sources of ignition. Shelf life: Good, if kept tightly closed.
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.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Xylenes; Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid; UN number: UN1307
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (215-535-7), RCRA code U239.
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