SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC -- M-XYLENE  -- 6830-00F045371
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:M-XYLENE
MSDS Date:09/10/1993
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F045371
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES INC
Address:6141 EASTON RD
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18949-0310
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-766-8861
Emergency Phone Num:215-766-8861
CAGE:51847
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES
Address:6141 EASTON RD (6141 ROUTE 611)
Box:310
City:PLUMSTEADVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:18934
Country:US
Phone:215-766-8861/ FAX: 215-766-0416
CAGE:51847

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

Ingred Name:M-XYLENE
CAS:108-38-3
RTECS #:ZE2275000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:XYLENE-IRRITATION TO EYES, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES & SKIN. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION & MINOR
    EFFECTS TO THE LIVER/KIDNEY FUNCTIONS. EYES: CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN:
    DERMATITIS. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS CAN  CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS &
    PULMONARY EDEMA. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIVER/KIDNEY, BLOOD EFFECTS,
    REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NARCOSIS, ANOREXIA, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DYSPNEA, VERGITO, INCOORDINATION, DEFATTING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN
    IF NECESSARY. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE WHITE MINERAL OIL DEMULCENT &
    SALINE CAT HARTIC. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:77F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR COOLING, BUT MAY
    NOT EFFECT EXTINGUISHMENT. WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    USE WATERSPRAY TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR. VAPOR
    MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO AN IGNITION SOURCE & FLASHBACK.
    CONTAINER EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA & REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
    ABSORB USING A SOLID ABSORBENT SUCH AS VERMICULITE & PLACE IN A
    COVERED METAL CONTAINER. LIQUID CAN BE FLUSHED W/WATER AWAY FROM
    SENSITIVE AREAS. FLUSH TO  AN OPEN AREA NOT TO THE SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS ONLY.
    KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAP ON CYLINDERS WHEN NOT IN USE & SECURE
    CYLINDER WHEN USING TO PROTECT FROM FALLING.
Other Precautions:USE SUITABLE HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS. STORE &
    HANDLE AS AN OSHA CLASS IC FLAMMABLE LIQUID. PROTECT CONTAINERS
    FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. DON'T DEFACE CYLINDERS/LABELS. CYLINDERS
    SHOULD BE REFILLED BY  QUALIFIED PRODUCERS OF COMPRESSED GASES.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE & LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN
    CONCENTRATION <EXPOSURE LIMITS. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYEWASH
    STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
XYLENE MAY BE TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:282.2F
Vapor Pres:8.3
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.868
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/MILD AROMATIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION: CO,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN, TOXIC VAPORS & GASES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN CYLINDERS TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL. WASTE CAN BE BURNED IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR/DISPOSED
    OF VIA A LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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