ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY -- XYLENE  -- 6810-00DOO3016
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:XYLENE
MSDS Date:12/22/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00DOO3016
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-276-6143
Emergency Phone Num:614-276-6143
CAGE:34897
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Phone:614-790-3333/800-274-5263
CAGE:34897
Company Name:ESSEX GROUP INC
Address:1601 WALL ST
Box:1601
City:FORT WAYNE
State:IN
ZIP:46801-1601
Country:US
Phone:219-461-4000
CAGE:72983

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

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE DTERMINED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 100 PPM.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN
    SUGGESTED AS A CAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS IN HUMANS: CRDIAC
    ABNORMALITIES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-SEVERE IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISION. SKIN-MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING, DERMATITIS.
    BREATHING-NASAL & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CNS EFFECTS INCLUDING
    DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,  NAUSEA, HEADACHE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS &
    EVEN DEATH. SWALLOWING-NAUSEA, VOMITING & DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. EYES-FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS, LIFTING UPPER
    & LOWER LIDS OCCASIONALLY, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SWALLOWED-DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITI NG, KEEEPING PERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS CAN BE FATAL. BREATHED-REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF HARD TO BREATH & ARTIFICAL
    RESPIRATORY. SEE PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:80F,27C CC
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:UNK
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE WHEN
    FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL
    ALONG THE GROUND AND IGNITED BY PILOT LIGHTS AT LOCATIONS DISTANT
    FROM MATERIAL HANDLING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER,
    VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORBENT, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL &
    TRANSFER TO HOOD.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING
    HANDLING/STORING.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINER OF MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS. OBSERVE
    ALL HAZARDOUS PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THIS DATA SHEET. TORCH ON OR
    NEAR CONTAINER (EVEN EMPTY) CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS
    ADVISEDIN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL(GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT REPEATED SKIN CONTACT, WEAR
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279F,137C
Vapor Pres:5.1
Vapor Density:3.6
Spec Gravity:0.872
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.10 (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCE OF HEAT & IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS; CATBON
    DIOXIDE & CARBON MONOXIDE & VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL SPILL: ALLOW VOLATILE PORTION TO EVAPORATE
    IN HOOD. ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME  FOR VAPORS TO COMPLETELY CLEAR HOOD
    DUCT WORK. DISPOSE OF REMAINING MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

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