o-Xylene

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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Product identifiers

Product nameo-Xylene
CAS-No.95-47-6

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified uses Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

DistributorContinental Industries Group, Inc.
733 Third Avenue Fl. 21
New York, NY 10017, USA
Telephone212-752-2020

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Chemtel Phone #1-800-255-3924
International Phone #+01-813-248-0585
Contract #MIS0001728

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315

Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304

Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal wordDanger
Hazard statement(s)
H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312 + H332Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
H335May cause respiratory irritation.
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233Keep container tightly closed.
P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P242Use only non-sparking tools.
P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection
P301(+ P310) IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P303(+ P361 + P353) IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304(+ P340 + P312) IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
P305(+ P351 + P338) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P331Do NOT induce vomiting.
P332(+ P313) If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P337(+ P313) If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P370(+ P378 )In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P403(+ P233) Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403(+ P235) Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS
none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Substances

Synonyms1,2-Dimethylbenzene
FormulaC8H10
Molecular weight106.17 g/mol
CAS-No.95-47-6
EC-No.202-422-2
Index-No.601-022-00-9

Hazardous components

ComponentClassificationConcentration
o-Xylene  
 Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4;<= 100 %
 Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; 
 STOT SE 3; Asp. Tox. 1; 
 Aquatic Acute 3; Aquatic 
 Chronic 3; H226, H304, H312 
 + H332, H315, H319, H335, 
 H412 

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

5. FIREFIGHTING 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 Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

5.4 Further information

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable liquids

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

Components with workplace control parameters

ComponentCAS-No.Value ControlBasis
    parameters 
o-Xylene95-47-6TWA100.000000USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
    ppm(TLV)
     
 RemarksEye & Upper Respiratory Tract irritation
  Central Nervous System impairment
  Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
  (see BEI® section) 
  Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
  STEL 150.000000USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
    ppm(TLV)
      
  Eye & Upper Respiratory Tract irritation
  Central Nervous System impairment
  Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
  (see BEI® section) 
  Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
  TWA100.000000USA. Occupational Exposure Limits
    ppm(OSHA) – Table Z-1 Limits for Air
   435.000000Contaminants
    mg/m3 
  TWA100.000000USA. NIOSH Recommended
    ppmExposure Limits
   435.000000 
    mg/m3 
  ST150.000000USA. NIOSH Recommended
    ppmExposure Limits
   655.000000 
    mg/m3 
  TWA100.000000USA. Occupational Exposure Limits
    ppm(OSHA) – Table Z-1 Limits for Air
   435.000000Contaminants
    mg/m3 
  The value in mg/m3 is approximate.
  TWA 100.000000USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
    ppm(TLV)
      
  Central Nervous System impairment
  Upper Respiratory Tract irritation
  Eye irritation   
  Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
  (see BEI® section) 
  Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
  STEL 150.000000USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
    ppm(TLV)
      
  Central Nervous System impairment
  Upper Respiratory Tract irritation 
  Eye irritation   
  Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
  (see BEI® section)  
  Not classifiable as a human carcinogen 
  TWA100 ppmUSA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
    (TLV) 
  Central Nervous System impairment 
  Upper Respiratory Tract irritation 
  Eye irritation   
  Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
  (see BEI® section)  
  Not classifiable as a human carcinogen 
  STEL150 ppmUSA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
    (TLV) 
  Central Nervous System impairment 
  Upper Respiratory Tract irritation 
  Eye irritation   
  Substances for which there is a Biological Exposure Index or Indices
  (see BEI® section)  
  Not classifiable as a human carcinogen 
  TWA100 ppmUSA. Occupational Exposure Limits
   435 mg/m3(OSHA) – Table Z-1 Limits for Air
    Contaminants 
  The value in mg/m3 is approximate. 
Biological occupational exposure limits   
ComponentCAS-No.ParametersValueBiologicalBasis
    specimen 
o-Xylene95-47-6Methylhippuri1,500.000UrineACGIH – Biological
  c acids0 mg/g Exposure Indices
     (BEI)
 RemarksEnd of shift (As soon as possible after exposure ceases)
  Methylhippuri1.5g/gUrineACGIH – Biological
  c acidscreatinine Exposure Indices
     (BEI)
  End of shift (As soon as possible after exposure ceases)

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

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).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove’s outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

Full contact

Material: Fluorinated rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.7 mm Break through time: 480 min

Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M)

Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber

Minimum layer thickness: 0.4 mm Break through time: 30 min

Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)

data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374

If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Body Protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi- purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

a)AppearanceForm: liquid
  Colour: colourless
b)OdourNo data available
c)Odour ThresholdNo data available
d)pHNo data available
e)Melting point/freezingMelting point/range: -26 – -23 °C (-15 – -9 °F) – lit.
 point 
f)Initial boiling point and143 – 145 °C (289 – 293 °F) – lit.
 boiling range 
g)Flash point31.0 °C (87.8 °F) – closed cup
h)Evaporation rateNo data available
i)Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
j)Upper/lowerUpper explosion limit: 6.7 %(V)
 flammability or explosive limitsLower explosion limit: 0.9 %(V)
k)Vapour pressure21.3 hPa (16.0 mmHg) at 37.7 °C (99.9 °F)
l)Vapour densityNo data available
m)Relative density0.879 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F)
n)Water solubility0.1705 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F) – partly soluble

o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 3.12 at 20 °C (68 °F) octanol/water

p)Auto-ignition464.0 °C (867.2 °F)
 temperature 
q)DecompositionNo data available
 temperature 
r)ViscosityNo data available
s)Explosive propertiesNo data available
t)Oxidizing propertiesNo data available

9.2 Other safety information

Surface tension29.8 mN/m at 25.0 °C (77.0 °F)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity

No data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products – No data available In the event of fire: see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

No data available

LC50 Inhalation – Rat – male – 6 h – 18,800 mg/m3 Dermal: No data available

LD50 Intraperitoneal – Mouse – 1,364 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation

Skin – Rabbit

Result: Irritating to skin. – 24 h

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

No data available

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

– Mouse

Result: Does not cause skin sensitisation. (OECD Test Guideline 429)

Germ cell mutagenicity

Ames test

Salmonella typhimurium Result: negative

Carcinogenicity

This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.

IARC:3 – Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (o-Xylene)
NTP:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
 known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a

carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Reproductive toxicity

No data available

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Additional Information

RTECS: ZE2450000

narcosis, Lung irritation, chest pain, pulmonary edema, Central nervous system depression, Dermatitis, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Liver injury may occur., Kidney injury may occur., Blood disorders

Nerves. –

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fishLC50 – Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) – 16.10 mg/l – 96 h

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradabilityaerobic – Exposure time 28 d
 Result: 69.67 % – Not readily biodegradable.
 (OECD Test Guideline 301F)
 Remarks: The 10 day time window criterion is not fulfilled.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Other adverse effects

An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product

Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)  
UN number: 1307Class: 3Packing group: III

Proper shipping name: Xylenes

Reportable Quantity (RQ): 100 lbs

Poison Inhalation Hazard: No

IMDG   
UN number: 1307Class: 3Packing group: IIIEMS-No:F-E,S-D
Proper shipping name: XYLENES  
IATA   
UN number: 1307Class: 3Packing group: III 

Proper shipping name: Xylenes

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components

No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 Components

The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313:

 CAS-No.Revision Date
o-Xylene95-47-62007-07-01
SARA 311/312 Hazards  
Fire Hazard, Acute Health Hazard  
Massachusetts Right To Know Components  
 CAS-No.Revision Date
o-Xylene95-47-62007-07-01
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components  
 CAS-No.Revision Date
o-Xylene95-47-62007-07-01
New Jersey Right To Know Components  
 CAS-No.Revision Date
o-Xylene95-47-62007-07-01

California Prop. 65 Components

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.

Acute Tox.Acute toxicity
Aquatic AcuteAcute aquatic toxicity
Aquatic ChronicChronic aquatic toxicity
Asp. Tox.Aspiration hazard
Eye Irrit.Eye irritation
Flam. Liq.Flammable liquids
H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312Harmful in contact with skin.
H312 + H332Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
HMIS Rating 
Health hazard:1
Chronic Health Hazard:
Flammability:3
Physical Hazard0
NFPA Rating 
Health hazard:1
Fire Hazard:3
Reactivity Hazard:0

16. OTHER INFORMATION con’t’ d

Further information

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Continental Industries Group, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

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