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V ISDS—:033 <br /> XYLENE <br /> MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> Prepared by Envirologic Data <br /> Portland, ME (207) 773-3020 <br /> Revised January 1986 <br /> EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: Pittsburgh Poison Information Center <br /> Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh <br /> Pittsburgh, PA 1-412-681-6669 <br /> SECTION I . IDENTIFICATION <br /> Material Name: Xylene <br /> Synonyms: Dimethylbenzene: xylol <br /> CAS No. : 1330-20-7 <br /> Molecular Formula: C6H4(CH3 )2 <br /> SECTION II . FIRST AID PROCEDURES AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT <br /> In all cases of poisoning, follow standard procedures for poison <br /> management, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation . Whenever <br /> transporting a poisoned person to a hospital , bring the container, label , <br /> or other information concerning the product (without delaying transport) <br /> to assist medical personnel with diagnosis and treatment. Four different <br /> routes of exposure and their respective first aid/poison managements are <br /> outlined below: <br /> In estion: <br /> 0 07ute the poison by offering and encouraging the person to drink <br /> one or two glassfuls of water or milk . Do not use carbonated <br /> fluids. Do not attempt to make the person vomit. <br /> o Call the Pittsburgh Poison Information Center (1-412-681-6669). If <br /> you cannot reach the Poison Information Center, call or take the <br /> person to the nearest hospital emergency department. <br /> o Notify your supervisor or health and safety officer of this or any <br /> poison exposure. <br /> Inhalation: <br /> o Stop exposure- by moving person from contaminated area to clean air <br /> area. <br /> o Call the Pittsburgh Poison Information Center (1-412-681-6669) . <br /> o Have someone call a rescue unit or medical professional . <br /> o If necessary, transport person to an emergency medical facility <br /> promptly. <br /> Copyright 1986 by Envirologic Data, Inc. <br /> ENVIRO1.0c1C BATA <br />