CHEMTECH INDUSTRIES,INC. -- XYLENE  -- 6810-00-257-2480
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:XYLENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-257-2480
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMTECH INDUSTRIES,INC.
Address:1655 DES PERES RD
Box:31000
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63131-1821
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:314-966-9934
CAGE:56894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMTECH INDUSTRIES INC MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS DIV
Address:1655 DES PERES RD
Box:31000
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63131-1821
Country:US
Phone:314-966-9934
CAGE:56894

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

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS)	(SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:DIZZ;EXCITEMENT;DROW;INCO;STAGGERING GAIT;IRRIT
    TO SKIN,EYES,THROAT;NAU;VOMIT;ABDOM PAIN;DERM;ANOR

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMIT. NOTHG BY  MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Flash Point:82F,28C TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:875F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA. COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER FOG
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IF EXPOSED TO
    EXTREME HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGNIT SOURCE.VENT AREA.ABSORB/WIPE UP SM
    AMT OF MATERIAL.DIKE TO RETAIN LG SPILL.PICK UP W/VACUUM/PUMP.SEAL
    DISPOSAL CONTAINERS.STOP LEAK W/O RISK.WEAR SCBA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN COOL,DRY, WELL VENT AREA AWAY
    FROM OPEN FLAME, HEAT OR SPARKS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
    USE.
Other Precautions:FLAMMABLE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. USE ONLY
    W/ADEQUATE VENT. AVOID BRTHG OF VAPOR/MIST. AVOID
    PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. EMPTY CONTAINERS ARE HAZARDOUS.
    OBSERVE LABEL PRECAUTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPROV RESP FOR ORGANIC FUMES.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL REQUIRED,LOCAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 5/19/83. NSN CANC REPL BY 6810-00-598-6600

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:283F,139C
Vapor Pres:9.5
Vapor Density:9.5
Spec Gravity:0.870
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.77 (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID, AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE I/A/W ALL LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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