MALLINCKRODT INC. -- XYLENE  -- 6810-00-584-4070
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:XYLENE
MSDS Date:07/13/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-584-4070
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:4300MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT/CNS DEPRESSION,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,BREATHING
    DIFFICULTIES,COUGHING. CHRONIC:HEADACHE,LOSS
    APPETITE,DERMATITIS,EYE PROBLEM/CNS EFFECTS,LIVER OR  KIDNEY OR
    LUNGS PROBLEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN,LIVER OR KIDNEY,RESPIRATORY PROBLEM.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN AND
    EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL
    HELP IF NEEDED. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING;CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIA TELY.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:79F/26.2C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:867F
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAPOR AIR MIXTURE IS
    EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTLATED
    AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES;DONOT USE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES;KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN US

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV (USE EXPLOSION
    PROOF EQUIPMENT).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS,LAB COAT,APRON.EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT EAT,DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279F-284F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-13F/-25C
Vapor Pres:8.0
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.6 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID;CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT;OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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