Xylene occurs naturally in petroleum and small amounts occur in gasoline and. Xylene xylol paint thinner is an alternate to toluene with slower evaporation rate. Jasco xylol xylene safety data sheet supersedes revision. Wear protective gloves protective clothingeye protectionface protection groundbond container and receiving equipment. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Epa has classified mixed xylenes as a group d, not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity. Mxylene market size, share industry analysis report, 2023. An overview of its health hazards and preventive measures. The vials were very gently heated so as to dissolve the host, and thereafter left to stand at ambient temperature and. Use carbon dioxide co2, powder, alcoholresistant foam to extinguish. The mstands for meta, indicating that the two methyl groups in m xylene occupy positions 1 and 3 on a benzene ring. Severe overexposure to xylene has been reported to cause irregular heartbeat, tremors, central nervous system depression and unconsciousness.
Page 1 of 7 pxylene cas no 106423 material safety data sheet sds msds section 1. Technical data sheet hitech xylene product name xylene product code t1404 asia pacific anz product category aromatics cas registry number 30207 description xylene is a narrow boiling range, medium evaporating solvent widely used in the paint and chemical industries sales specification property unit min max method. Safety data sheet version 1 xylene xylenes, mixed isomers 60100 30207 ethylbenzene 1030 100414 cumene 0. Xylene general information key points xylene is a colourless, flammable liquid with a sweet odour it exists in three forms or isomers. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against. Xylene sds page 2 of 8 precautionary statements prevention keep container tightly closed. This product contains mixed isomers, p xylene,m xylene, o xylene and ethylbenzene.
Chemical product and company identification msds name. This material does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors. First aid measuresfirst aid measures first aid procedures eye contact immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Safety data sheet in according with 3rd revision ghs sds. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking date issued 11. C c persons exposed only to xylene vapor do not pose substantial risks of secondary. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all. Safety data sheet page 1 according to ec regulation no 1907. Product identifier product name xylene chemical name xylene synonyms xylol, dimethyl benzene, xylenol reach reg no. Synonyms include dimethylbenzene, methyl toluene, xylol, and mixed xylenes. Safety data sheet according to ec regulation no 19072006. Xylene is a colorless liquid with the molecular formula c 8 h 10. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses. This is a mixture of the three isomers, o, m and pxylene. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon, with two methyl substituents attached at the meta positions of the benzene ring. No difference in the absorption rate was reported due to level of exposure, length of exposure, or the type andor mixture of the xylene isomers.
Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to their msds online database. Xylene evaporates quickly and is not expected to bioaccumulate. Identification product identifier xylene other means of identification product code r0000006000 recommended use solvent. Discrimination between oxylene, mxylene, pxylene and. Sds safety data sheet xylenes azer scientific inc 701 hemlock road morgantown pa 19543 610. High vapouraerosol concentrations greater than approximately ppm are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anaesthesia, drowsiness. Symptoms of poisoning may appear several hours later. Often specified by paint manufacturers as a thinner for specialty coatings. Metabolism of xylenes may be influenced by prior exposure.
Eye contact rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Xylene cas no 30207 material safety data sheet sds. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking. The primary effects of exposure to xylene in animals and humans are on the central nervous system. Evidence on the developmental and reproductive toxicity of xylene. It is primarily used in the production of isophthalic acid.
It may also undergo chloromethylation in the presence of organic acids under organicaqueous biphasic conditions to form a mixture of chloromethyl2,4dimethyl. The many uses of xylene include as a clearing agent in tissue microscopy, as a lubricant, a component of paints and thinners, pesticides and as a precursor for polyester, among others. It is one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene known collectively as xylenes. Total mass of xylene orthoxylene, metaxylene, paraxylene. Xylene liquid or vapor can be absorbed through the skin, but not as readily as when inhaled or ingested. Humans exposed to 46 or 92 ppm of o, m, p xylene or a mixture 1. India 701712a, embassy centre, nariman point, mumbai 400 021, for information in the india, call. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. The material is removed from the air by dry and liquid adsorption. Toxicological information overexposure to xylene may cause upper respiratory tract irritation, headache, cyanosis, blood serum changes, cns damage and narcosis. Identification of material and supplierec tion product name. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture.
Effects may be increased by the use of alcoholic beverages. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. The halflife for xylene in the atmosphere is less than one day. Rats pretreated with m xylene showed an approximately 10% increase in the percentages of methylhippuric acid and thio ethers in urine. Unlikely under normal occupational exposures, but swallowing a minor amount may result in nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, headache, diarrhoea and abdominal. Xylene is a volatile organic hydrocarbon with a sicklysweet smell, and it exists as a colorless liquid and a gas. Physical and chemical properties molecular formula c6h4ch32. H312 harmful in contact with skin h315 causes skin irritation h319 causes serious eye irritation.
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