| Common Name: | XYLENE (SCINTILLATION GRADE) |
| Manufacturer: | RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL |
| SDS Revision Date: | 11/18/2015 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 31FV23 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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PRODUCT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
ISSUE DATE: 12/15/14
REV.: 1
REV DATE: 11/18/15
DOCUMENT #: F/RPI/QC 7.7.3-02-00
PRODUCT NAME: XYLENE (SCINTILLATION GRADE)
RPI ITEM NO: 111056
| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT NAME: XYLENE (SCINTILLATION GRADE)
RPI CATALOG #: 111056
SUPPLIER'S NAME: RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
SUPPLIERS ADDRESS:
410 N BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE MOUNT PROSPECT
IL 60056
EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1-800-424-9300
OTHER INFORMATION: 847-635-7330
| SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
H226:
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: CATEGORY 3
H304:
ASPIRATION HAZARD: CATEGORY 1
H312:
ACUTE TOXICITY, DERMAL: CATEGORY 4
H315:
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CATEGORY 2
H351:
CARCINOGENICITY: CATEGORY 2
H373:
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: CATEGORY 2
H401:
ACUTE AQUATIC TOXICITY: CATEGORY 2
2.2 GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
PICTOGRAM:
FLAME
HEALTH HAZARD
ENVIRONMENT
SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENT(S):
H226: FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOUR
H304: MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED AND ENTERS AIRWAYS
H312: HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN
H315: CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION
H351: SUSPECTED OF CAUSING CANCER
H373: MAY CAUSE GENETIC DEFECTS
H401: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
PREVENTION, RESPONSE, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
P201: OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
P202:
DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
P210: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAMES/HOT SURFACES. NO SMOKING.
P233: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
P240: GROUND/BOND CONTAINER AND RECEIVING EQUIPMENT.
P241: USE EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRICAL/VENTILATING/LIGHTING/.../EQUIPMENT
P242: USE ONLY NON-SPARKING TOOLS.
P243: TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGE
P260: DO NOT BREATHE DUST/FUME/GAS/MIST/VAPORS/SPRAY.
P264: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/ PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/ EYE PROTECTION/ FACE
PROTECTION.
P301 + P310:
IF SWALLOWED: CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P302 + P352:
IF ON SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER.
P303 + P361 + P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN
WITH WATER/SHOWER.
P304: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
P308 + P313:
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ ATTENTION.
P312: CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
P314: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
P321:
SPECIFIC TREATMENT (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS ON
THIS LABEL).
P332 + P313:
IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION.
P362 + P364: TAKE OFF CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE REUSE.
P370 + P378:
IN CASE OF FIRE:
USE DRY SAND, DRY CHEMICAL OR ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM FOR EXTINCTION
P403 + P235: STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP COOL.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501: DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/ CONTAINER TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT.
| SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER EINECS NUMBER %AGE
XYLENE 1330-20-7 215-535-7 70.0-90.0 %
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4 202-849-4 10.0-3.0%
| SECTION 4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL ADVICE: CONSULT A DOCTOR AND SHOW THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET.
I. IF INHALED:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND MONITOR BREATHING. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CONSULT A
DOCTOR.
II. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES AND WASH BEFORE REUSE.
CONSULT A DOCTOR.
III. IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT A
DOCTOR.
IV. IF SWALLOWED:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO
BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. CONSULT A DOCTOR.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED:
SHOW THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET TO THE DOCTOR IN ATTENDANCE. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION IS REQUIRED.
| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
USE WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE: CARBON OXIDES.
5.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
5.4 FURTHER INFORMATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
DO NOT TAKE ACTION WITHOUT SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - SEE SECTION 8
OF SDS. EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO SAFE AREAS. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, MIST, DUST OR GAS.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT LET PRODUCT ENTER DRAINS.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
COVER SPILLAGE WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL. USING NON-SPARK TOOLS,
SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. DECONTAMINATE
SPILL SITE WITH 10% CAUSTIC SOLUTION AND VENTILATE AREA UNTIL AFTER
DISPOSAL IS COMPLETE. HOLD ALL MATERIAL FOR APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL AS
DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 13 OF SDS.
6.4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
FOR REQUIRED PPE SEE SECTION 8. FOR DISPOSAL SEE SECTION 13.
| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
USE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD, WITH AIR SUPPLIED BY AN INDEPENDENT SYSTEM.
AVOID INHALATION, CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID THE
FORMATION OF DUST AND AEROSOLS. USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED UNTIL READY FOR USE.
7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S):
USE IN A LABORATORY FUME HOOD WHERE POSSIBLE. REFER TO EMPLOYER'S COSHH
RISK ASSESSMENT.
| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS:
COMPONENTS WITH WORKPLACE CONTROL PARAMETERS:
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER EINECS NUMBER
XYLENE 1330-20-7 215-535-7
VALUE CONTROL PARAMETERS BASIS REMARKS
TWA 100.000000 PPM USA. ACGIH EYE & UPPER RESPIRATORY
THRESHOLD LIMIT TRACT IRRITATION CENTRAL
VALUES (TLV). NERVOUS SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT
SUBSTANCES FOR WHICH THERE
IS A BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
INDEX OR INDICES (SEE
BEI(R*) SECTION) NOT
CLASSIFIABLE AS A HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.
STEL 150.000000 PPM USA. ACGIH EYE & UPPER RESPIRATORY
THRESHOLD LIMIT TRACT IRRITATION CENTRAL
VALUES (TLV). NERVOUS SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT
SUBSTANCES FOR WHICH THERE
IS A BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
INDEX OR INDICES (SEE
BEI(R*) SECTION) NOT
CLASSIFIABLE AS A HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.
TWA 100.000000 PPM USA. THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
435.000000 MG/M3 OCCUPATIONAL APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
(OSHA) - TABLE
Z-1 LIMITS FOR
AIR CONTAMINANTS
TWA 100.000000 PPM USA. ACGIH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
THRESHOLD LIMIT IMPAIRMENT UPPER
VALUES (TLV). RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION EYE IRRITATION
SUBSTANCES FOR WHICH THERE
IS A BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
INDEX OR INDICES (SEE
BEI(R*) SECTION)
NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
STEL 150.000000 PPM USA. ACGIH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
THRESHOLD LIMIT IMPAIRMENT UPPER
VALUES (TLV). RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION EYE IRRITATION
SUBSTANCES FOR WHICH
THERE IS A BIOLOGICAL
EXPOSURE INDEX OR INDICES
(SEE BEI(R*) SECTION)
NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
TWA 100 PPM USA. ACGIH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
THRESHOLD LIMIT IMPAIRMENT UPPER
VALUES (TLV). RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
EYE IRRITATION SUBSTANCES
FOR WHICH THERE IS A
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDEX
OR INDICES (SEE BEI(R*)
SECTION)
NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
STEL 150PPM USA. ACGIH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
THRESHOLD LIMIT IMPAIRMENT UPPER
VALUES (TLV). RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION EYE IRRITATION
SUBSTANCES FOR WHICH THERE
IS A BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
INDEX OR INDICES (SEE
BEI(R*) SECTION)
NOT CLASSIFIABLE AS A
HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER EINECS NUMBER
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4 202-849-4
VALUE CONTROL PARAMETERS BASIS REMARKS
TWA 20.000000 PPM USA. ACGIH COCHLEAR IMPAIR KIDNEY
THRESHOLD LIMIT DAMAGE (NEPHROPATHY) UPPER
VALUES (TLV). RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION SUBSTANCES FOR
WHICH THERE IS A BIOLOGICAL
EXPOSURE INDEX OR INDICES
(SEE BEI(R*) SECTION)
CONFIRMED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN
WITH UNKNOWN RELEVANCE TO
HUMANS.
STEL 125.000000 PPM USA. ACGIH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
THRESHOLD LIMIT IMPAIRMENT UPPER
VALUES (TLV). RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION EYE IRRITATION
ADOPTED VALUES OR NOTATIONS
ENCLOSED ARE THOSE FOR
WHICH CHANGES ARE PROPOSED
IN THE NIC SEE NOTICE OF
INTENDED CHANGES (NIC)
SUBSTANCES FOR WHICH THERE
IS A BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
INDEX OR INDICES (SEE
BEI(R*) SECTION) CONFIRMED
ANIMAL CARCINOGEN WITH
UNKNOWN RELEVANCE TO
HUMANS.
TWA 100.000000 PPM USA. NIOSH THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
435.000000 MG/M3 RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
ST 125.000000 PPM USA. NIOSH THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
545.000000 MG/M3 RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TWA 100.000000 PPM USA. THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
435.000000 MG/M3 OCCUPATIONAL APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
(OSHA) - TABLE
Z-1 LIMITS FOR
AIR CONTAMINANTS
TWA 20 PPM USA. ACGIH COCHLEAR IMPAIR KIDNEY
THRESHOLD LIMIT DAMAGE (NEPHROPATHY)
VALUES (TLV) UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION SUBSTANCES
FOR WHICH THERE IS A
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE
INDEX OR INDICES (SEE
BEI(R*) SECTION)
CONFIRMED ANIMAL
CARCINOGEN WITH
UNKNOWN RELEVANCE
TO HUMANS.
TWA 100 PPM USA. NIOSH THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
435 MG/M3 RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
ST 125 PPM USA. NIOSH THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
545 MG/M3 RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TWA 100 PPM USA. THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
435 MG/M3 OCCUPATIONAL APPROXIMATE.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
(OSHA) - TABLE
Z-1 LIMITS FOR
AIR
CONTAMINANTS
TWA 100 PPM USA. OSHA - THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
435 MG/M3 TABLE Z-1 APPROXIMATE.
LIMITS FOR AIR
CONTAMINANTS -
1910.1000
ST 125 PPM USA. OSHA - THE VALUE IN MG/M3 IS
545 MG/M3 TABLE Z-1 APPROXIMATE.
LIMITS FOR AIR
CONTAMINANTS -
1910.1000
BIOLOGICAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
COMPONENT ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
ETHYL BENZENE TWA: 20 PPM (VACATED) TWA: 100 PPM IDLH: 800 PPM
(VACATED) TWA: 435 MG/M3 TWA: 100 PPM
(VACATED) STEL: 125 PPM TWA: 435 MG/M3
(VACATED) STEL: 545 MG/M3 STEL: 125 PPM
TWA: 100 PPM STEL: 545 MG/M3
TWA: 435 MG/M3
XYLENE TWA: 100 PPM (VACATED) TWA: 100 PPM
STEL: 150 PPM (VACATED) TWA: MG/M3
(VACATED) STEL: 150 PPM
(VACATED) STEL: 655 MG/M3
TWA: 100 PPM
TWA: 435 MG/M3
COMPONENT QUEBEC MEXICO OEL (TWA) ONTARIO TWAEV
ETHYL BENZENE TWA: 100 PPM (TWA: 100 PPM IDLH: 800 PPM
TWA: 434 MG/M3 TWA: 435 MG/M3 TWA: 100 PPM
STEL: 125 PPM STEL: 125 PPM TWA: 435 MG/M3
STEL: 543 MG/M3 STEL: 545 MG/M3 STEL: 125 PPM
STEL: 545 MG/M3
XYLENE TWA: 100 PPM TWA: 100 PPM TWA: 20 PPM
TWA: 434 MG/M3 TWA: 435 MG/M3
STEL: 150 PPM STEL: 150 PPM
STEL: 651 MG/M3 STEL: 655 MG/M3
ACGIH: AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS.
OSHA: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
NIOSH IDLH:
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH.
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
I. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
USE IN A FUME HOOD WHERE APPLICABLE. ENSURE ALL ENGINEERING MEASURES
DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 7 OF SDS ARE IN PLACE. ENSURE LABORATORY IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION.
8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
I. EYE/FACE PROTECTION:
FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES USE EQUIPMENT FOR EYE PROTECTION TESTED
AND APPROVED UNDER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT STANDARDS SUCH AS NIOSH (US)
OR EN 166(EU).
II. SKIN PROTECTION:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AS
DESCRIBED BY OSHA'S EYE AND FACE PROTECTION REGULATIONS IN 29 CFR
1910.133 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN166
III. BODY PROTECTION:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COMPLETE SUIT PROTECTING AGAINST
CHEMICALS, THE TYPE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SELECTED ACCORDING
TO THE CONCENTRATION AND AMOUNT OF THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AT THE
SPECIFIC WORKPLACE.
IV. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN 29 CFR 1910.134 OR
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 149. USE A NIOSH/MSHA OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN149
APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED OR IF IRRITATION
OR OTHER SYMPTOMS ARE EXPERIENCED.
V. CONTROL OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: DO NOT LET PRODUCT ENTER DRAINS
| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: COLORLESS LIQUID
ODOR: NO DATA AVAILABLE
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: NO DATA AVAILABLE
INITIAL BOILING POINT RANGE: 137 - 140 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: 25 DEG. C (77 DEG. F)
EVAPORATION RATE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
UPPER / LOWER FLAMMABILITY OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS:
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT: 7 %(V)
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT: 1.1 %(V)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 24 HPA (18 MMHG) AT 37.70 DEG. C
VAPOR DENSITY: 3.67 - (AIR = 1.0)
RELATIVE DENSITY: 0.86 G/ML AT 25 DEG. C
WATER SOLUBILITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: STABLE UNDER RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HEAT, FLAMES AND SPARKS.
| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ACUTE TOXICITY:
COMPONENT LD50 ORAL LD50DERMAL LC50 INHALATION
ETHYL BENZENE 3500 MG/KG 15400 MG/KG 17.2 MG/L (RAT) 4 H
(RAT) (RABBIT)
XYLENE 3500 MG/KG 4350 MG/KG 29.08 MG/L [MOE RISK ASSESSMENT
(RAT) (RABBIT) VOL.1, 2002]
CARCINOGENICITY:
THE TABLE BELOW INDICATES WHETHER EACH AGENCY HAS LISTED ANY INGREDIENT
AS A CARCINOGEN
COMPONENT IARC ACGIH OSHA
ETHYL BENZENE GROUP 2B A3 LISTED
| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECO TOXICITY:
DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAINS. THE PRODUCT CONTAINS FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES WHICH
ARE HAZARDOUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE
LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT. CONTAINS A SUBSTANCE
WHICH IS TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS.
COMPONENT FRESHWATER FRESHWATER MICROTOX WATER FLEA
ALGAE FISH
XYLENE NOT LISTED LC50 96 H 3 EC50 = 0.0084 EC50 =48 H
0.26 - 40.75 MG/L MG/L 24 H 0.6 MG/L
LC50 96H 780 MG/L LC50 = 48 H
LC50 96 H 3.82 MG/L
23.53- 29.97 MG/L
LC50 96
H7.711 - 9.591
MG/L
LC50 96H 19 MG/L
LC50 96 H
13.1 -16.5 MG/L
LC50 96 H
13.5 -17.3 MG/L
LC50 96 H
2.661 -4.093 MG/L
LC50 96 H 13.4
MG/L
ETHYL EC50 96 H LC50 96 H 9.6 EC50 = 9.68 EC50 48 H
BENZENE 2.6 - 11.3 MG/L MG/L MG/L 30 MIN 1.8 - 2.4
EC50 72 H 438 LC50 96 H EC50 = 96 MG/L
MG/L 9.1 -15.6 MG/L MG/L 24 H
EC50 > 96 H LC50 96 H 32 MG/L
4.6 MG/L LC50 96 H
EC50 = 72 H 7.55 - 11 MG/L
1.7 - 7.6 MG/L LC50 96 H 4.2
MG/L
LC50 96 H
11.0 - 18.0 MG/L
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
INSOLUBLE IN WATER PERSISTENCE IS UNLIKELY BASED ON INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
BIOACCUMLATIVE POTENTIAL: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RESULTS OF PBT AND VPVB ASSESSMENT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
MAY BE HARMFUL TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
MOBILITY IN SOIL:
IS NOT LIKELY MOBILE IN THE ENVIRONMENT DUE ITS LOW WATER SOLUBILITY. WILL
LIKELY BE MOBILE IN THE ENVIRONMENT DUE TO ITS VOLATILITY
COMPONENT LOG POW
ETHYL BENZENE 3.118
XYLENE 3.15
| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR RECYCLING SHOULD BE MANAGED IN
AN APPROPRIATE AND APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR
CONTAMINATION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CHANGE THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS.
STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER FROM FEDERAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF CONTAINER AND UNUSED CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
COMPONENT RCRA - U SERIES WASTES
XYLENE U239
| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
UN# PROPER HAZARD CLASS PACKAGING GROUP
SHIPPING NAME
DOT 1307 XYLENES 3 III
TDG 1307 XYLENES 3 III
IATA 1307 XYLENES 3 III
IMDG/IMO 1307 XYLENES 3 III
| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES:
INGREDIENT: XYLENE
CAS #: 1330-20-7
EINECS#: 215-535-7
TSCA DSL NDSL ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS CHINA KECL
LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED
INGREDIENT: ETHYLBENZENE
CAS #: 100-41-4
EINECS#: 202-849-4
TSCA DSL NDSL ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS CHINA KECL
LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED
USA FEDERAL REGULATION:
SARA 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIZATION:
ACUTE HEALTH CHRONIC HEALTH FIRE HAZARD SUDDEN RELEASE REACTIVE
HAZARD HAZARD OF PRESSURE HAZARD
HAZARD
YES YES YES NO NO
TSCA 12(B)/ OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE
SARA 313:
COMPONENT CAS# WEIGHT % SARA 313 - THRESHOLD VALUES %
XYLENE 1330-20-7 >75.0 1.0
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4 <25.0 0.1
CLEAN WATER ACT:
COMPONENT CWA - HAZARDOUS CWA - REPORTABLE CWA - TOXIC CWA - PRIORITY
SUBSTANCES QUANTITIES POLLUTANTS POLLUTANTS
XYLENE LISTED 100 LB
ETHYL LISTED 1000 LB LISTED LISTED
BENZENE
CLEAN AIR ACT:
COMPONENT HAPS DATA CLASS 1 OZONE DEPLETORS CLASS 2 OZONE DEPLETORS
XYLENE LISTED
ETHYL LISTED
BENZENE
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION 65 CHEMICALS.
COMPONENT CAS# CALIFORNIA PROP 65 NSRL CATEGORY
PROP. 65
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4 CARCINOGEN 54 (MICRO)G/DAY CARCINOGEN
41 (MICRO)G/DAY
CERCLA:
THIS MATERIAL, AS SUPPLIED, CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SUBSTANCES REGULATED
AS A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE
COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
COMPONENT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RQS CERCLA EHS RQS
XYLENE 100 LB
ETHYL BENZENE 1000 LB
HMIS RATING:
HEALTH HAZARD 1
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD *
FLAMMABILITY 3
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
NFPA RATING:
HEALTH HAZARD 1
FIRE HAZARD 3
REACTIVITY HAZARD 0
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW:
MASSACHUSETTS NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA ILLINOIS RHODE ISLAND
LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) DOT MARINE POLLUTANT DOT SEVER MARINE
POLLUTANT
YES NO NO
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY DHS CHEMICALS.
CANADA:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF
THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS (CPR) AND THE SDS CONTAINS ALL THE
INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.
THIS SDS COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION (EC).
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