Material Safety Data Sheet Duffy White Label Thinner (Xylene):
Since December 5, 1998 this MSDS has been revised in Section (s): 3
REFERENCE NUMBER: HDHA-C-25057
SUPERCEDES ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 5, 1998
DATE PREPARED: 03/01/2008
MSDS NO.: 92971651
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
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Xylene
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Chemical Name:
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Mixed Xylenes (limited Paraxylene content), Ethylbenzene.
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Chemical Family:
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Aromatic Hydrocarbon CAS: 1330-20-7 and 100-41-4.
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Product Description:
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Aromatic odor. Clear colorless liquid.
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Contact Address:
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EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY. P.O. BOX 3272, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77253-3272.
NON EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: (8am-5pm M-F)
For health and safety information call: (281) 870-6884
For general product information call: (281) 870- 2015
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24 Hour Emergency Phone:
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CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY (800) 726-2015 **
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The composition of this mixture may be proprietary information. In the event of a medical emergency, compositional information will be provided to a physician or nurse. This product is hazardous as defined in 29 CFR1910.1200, based on the following compositional information:
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OSHA HAZARD
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COMPONENT
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Flammable
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Xylenes: Ethylbenzene
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OSHA PEL; ACGIH TLV
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Xylenes; Ethylbenzene
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Eye Irritant
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Xylenes
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview:
Irritating to eyes, skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract
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Potential health effects:
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EYE CONTACT:
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Irritating, but does not injure eye tissue.
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SKIN CONTACT:
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Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate. Low order of toxicity. Occasional brief contact with liquid will not result in significant irritation unless evaporation is impeded. Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.
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INHALATION:
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High vapor/aerosol concentrations (greater than approximately 1000 ppm) are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death. Negligible hazard at ambient temperature (-18 to 38° C.: or 0 to 100° F.)
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INGESTION:
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Small amounts of this product aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death. Low order of toxicity.
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CHRONIC EFFECTS:
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This product contains ethylbenzene. A study conducted by the National Toxicology Program states that lifetime inhalation exposure of rats and mice to concentrations of ethylbenzene (750 ppm) resulted in increases in certain types of cancer, including kidney tumors in rats and lung and liver tumors in mice. These effects were not observed in animals exposed to lower concentrations of ethylbenzene 975 ppm or 250 ppm). The study does not address the relevance of these results to humans.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT:
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Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
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SKIN CONTACT:
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Flush with large amounts of water: use soap if available. Remove grossly contaminated clothing, including shoes, and launder before reuse.
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INGESTION:
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If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Get prompt medical attention.
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INHALATION:
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Using proper respiratory protection, Immediately remove the affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT:
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79° F. METHOD:TCC NOTE: Minimum
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
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LEL: 1.9 UEL: 12.3@ 77 ° F. NOTE: Approximate
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AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
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932° F. NOTE: Approximate
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GENERAL HAZARD:
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Flammable liquid can release vapors that form flammable mixtures at temperatures at or above the flashpoint. Toxic gasses will form upon combustion. Static Discharge, material can accumulate static charges, which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge. "Empty" containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition: THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Empty drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner, or properly disposed of.
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FIRE FIGHTING:
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Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Shut off "fuel" to fire. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors. Use foam, or dry chemical to extinguish fire. Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel. Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers due to danger of boilover. This liquid is volatile and gives off invisible vapors. Either the liquid or vapor may settle in low areas or travel some distance along the ground or surface to ignition sources where they may ignite or explode.
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DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS:
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Fumes, smoke, and carbon monoxide.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LAND SPILL:
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Eliminate sources of ignition. Prevent additional discharge of material, if possible to do so without hazard. For small spills implement cleanup procedures; for large spills implement cleanup procedures and, if in public area, keep public away and advise authorities. Also, if this product is subject to CERLA reporting (see Section 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION) notify the National Response Center. Prevent liquid from entering sewers, watercourses, or low areas. Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Recover by pumping (use an explosion proof or hand pump) or with a suitable absorbent. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.
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WATER SPILL:
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Eliminate sources of ignition. Warn occupants and shipping in surrounding and downwind areas of fire and explosion hazard and request all to stay clear. Remove from surface with suitable absorbents. If allowed by local authorities and environmental agencies, sinking and/or suitable dispersants may be used in non-confined waters. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered material and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD:
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Yes, use proper bonding and/or grounding procedure. Additional information regarding safe handling of products with static accumulation potential can be ordered by contacting the American Petroleum Institute (API) for API Recommended Practice 2003, entitled "Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lighting, and Stray Currents" (American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005), or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for NFPA 77 entitled "Static Electricity" (National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101).
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STORAGE TEMPERATURE, °F:
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Ambient
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LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE, °F:
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Ambient
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STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE, mmHg:
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Atmospheric
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LOADING/UNLOADING VISCOSITY, cSt:
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0.7
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STORAGE AND HANDLING:
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Keep container closed. Handle and open containers with care. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Do NOT handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight. Material will accumulate static charges, which may cause an electrical spark (ignition source). Use proper bonding and /or grounding procedures. Do NOT pressurize, cut, heat, or weld containers. Empty product containers may contain product residue. Do NOT reuse empty containers without commercial cleaning or reconditioning.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
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The use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control process emissions near the source. Laboratory samples should be handles in a lab hood. Provide mechanical ventilation of confined spaces. See respiratory protection recommendations. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION:
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For open systems where contact is likely, wear safety glasses with side shields, long sleeves, and chemical resistant gloves. Where contact may occur, wear safety glasses with side shields. Where concentrations in the air may exceed the limits given in this Section and engineering, work practice or other means of exposure reduction are not adequate, NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators may be necessary to prevent overexposure by inhalation.
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WORKPLACE EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
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OSHA REGULATION 29CFR1910.1000 REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
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The TWA of 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) and STEL of 150 ppm (655 mg/m3) for Xylenes. A TWA of 100 ppm (435 mg/m3) and STEL of 125 (545 mg/m3) for Ethylbenzene. The recommended permissible exposure levels indicated above reflect the levels revised by OSHA in 1989 or in subsequent regulatory activity. Although the 1989 levels have since been vacated by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Exxon Chemical recommends that the lower exposure levels be observed as reasonable worker protection.
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THE ACGIH RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES:
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A TWA of 100 ppm (434 mg/m3) and STEL of 150 ppm (651 mg/m3) for Xylene, with an A4 designation. A TWA of 100 ppm (434 mg/m3) and STEL of 125 (543 mg/m3) for Ethylbenzene.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY, at °F:
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0.87 at 60
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VAPOR PRESSURE, mmHg at °F:
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14.2 at 100 Approximate
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VISCOSITY OF LIQUID, cSt at °F:
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0.7 at 77 Approximate
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER, wt.% at °F:
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0.02 at 77 Calculated
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VISCOSITY OF LIQUID, cSt at °F:
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0.7 at 77 Approximate
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SP. GRAV. OF VAPOR, at 1 atm (Air=1):
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3.70 Calculated
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FREEZING/MELTING POINT, °F:
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-31°
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EVAPORATION RATE, n-Bu Acetate=1:
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0.8 Approximate
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BOILING POINT, °F:
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282 to 286
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
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Stable
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID INSTABILITY:
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Not applicable
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
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Will not occur
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
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Not applicable
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MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID INCOMPATIBILITY:
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Strong oxidizing agents, concentrated nitric and sulphuric acids, halogen, and molten sulphur. Temperatures above ambient.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
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None
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Please refer to Section "HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION" for available information on potential health effects.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No specific ecological data are available for this product. Please refer to Section "ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES" for information regarding accidental releases and Section "LATORY INFORMATION" for regulatory reporting information.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Please refer to Sections "FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES", "ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES" and "REGULATORY INFORMATION" for disposal and regulatory information.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
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DOT shipping Description: Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., (xylene ethylbenzene), 3, UN1993, III
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA:
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Components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory
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CLEAN WATER ACT/OIL POLLUTION ACT:
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This product is classified as an oil under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 110) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Discharge or spills, which may produce a visible sheen on either surface water, or in waterways/sewers which lead to surface water, must be reported to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.
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CERCLA:
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Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and must be reported to the National Response Center by calling 800-424-8802. The reportable spill quantity of this product is 118 pounds. This product contains Xylene, Ethylbenzene.
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SARA TITLE III:
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Under the provisions of Title III, Sections 3111/312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, this product is classified into the following hazard categories: Immediate health, Delayed Health, Fire. This information may be subject to the provisions of the Community Right-to-Know Reporting Requirements (40 CFR 370) if threshold quantity criteria are met. This product contains the following Section 313 Reportable Ingredients:
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COMPONENT
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CAS NO.
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MAXIMUM %
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Xylene
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1330-20-7
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85.0
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Ethylbenzene
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100-41-4
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15.0
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OTHER INFORMATION
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS:
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This information is for people trained in: National Paint & Coatings Association's (NPCA)
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 704)
Identification of the Fire Hazards Materials
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NPCA-HMIS
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NFPA 704
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KEY
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Health
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2
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2
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4=severe
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Flammability
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3
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3
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3=serious
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Reactivity
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0
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0
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2=moderate
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1=slight
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0=minimal
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MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER
This data is based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for specific product features and shall not establish a legal valid contractual relationship.
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