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SAX'S Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Ninth Edition <br /> Inhalation-Unspecified effects LC50 30 g/r,i3 GTPZAB 32(10),25,88(16) <br /> Consensus Reports: <br /> Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory EPA Genetic Toxicology Program Community <br /> Right-To-Know List <br /> Standards and Recommendations <br /> OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm, STEL 150 ppm <br /> ACGIH TLV TWA 100 ppm, STEL 150 ppm, BEI 1 5 g (methyl hippuric acids)/g creattnme in <br /> urine at end of shift <br /> DFG MAK (all isomers) 100 ppm (440 mg/m3), BAT 150 pg/dL in blood at end of shift <br /> NIOSH REL (Xylene) TWA 100 ppm, CL 200 ppm/l OM <br /> DOT Classification 3, Label Flammable Liquid <br /> SAFETY PROFILE: <br /> Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal and subcutaneous routes Mildly toxic by ingestion and <br /> inhalation An experimental teratogen Human systemic effects by inhalation olfactory changes, <br /> conjunctiva irritation, and pulmonary changes Experimental reproductive effects Mutation data <br /> reported A human eye irritant An experimental skin and severe eye irritant Some temporary <br /> corneal effects are noted, as well as some conjunctival irritation by instillation (adding drops to <br /> the eyes one drop at a time) Irritation can start @ 200 ppm A very dangerous fire hazard when <br /> iexposed to heat or flame, can react with oxidizing materials To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry <br /> chemical When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating filmes See also other <br /> xylene entries <br /> Analytical Methods: For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH Hydrocarbons, aromatic, <br /> 1501 <br /> Class: Agricultural Chemical, Primary Irritant, Reproductively Active, Standards or <br /> Recommendations <br /> © 1996 Van Nostrand Reinhold Company,New York Pg 2 All Rights Reserved <br /> 31 &J�- 3-< <br />