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MSDS Page 1 of 4 <br /> Language: EN <br /> Country: <br /> **** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET **** <br /> Xylenes <br /> 25150 <br /> **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** <br /> MSDS Name: Xylenes <br /> Catalog Numbers: <br /> X/0200, X/0250, X/0255 <br /> Synonyms: <br /> Dimethylbenzene, xylol, methyltoluene, violet3 <br /> Company Identification: Fisher Scientific UK <br /> Bishop Meadow Road <br /> Loughborough, Leicestershire <br /> LE11 5RG, UK <br /> For information, call: 01509 231166 <br /> For emergencies, call: 01509 231166 <br /> **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** <br /> +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+--------- <br /> CAS# I Chemical Name I o I EINECS# IHaz Symbolsl Risk Phi <br /> ----------------I--------------------------------------I----------I-----------I-----------I--------- <br /> 1 1330-20-7 IXylenes (o-, m-, p- isomers) 1 100 1 215-535-7 III <br /> +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+--------- <br /> Hazard Symbols: None Listed. <br /> Risk Phrases: None Listed. <br /> **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** <br /> EMERGENCY OVERVIEW <br /> Not available. <br /> Potential Health Effects <br /> Eye: <br /> Causes severe eye irritation. <br /> Skin: <br /> Exposure may cause irritation characterized by redness, dryness, and <br /> inflammation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting <br /> of the skin and dermatitis. Skin absorption is slight. <br /> Ingestion: <br /> May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and <br /> liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, <br /> nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. Causes gastrointestinal <br /> irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. <br /> Inhalation: <br /> Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system <br /> effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness <br /> and coma. Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. <br /> Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness. <br /> Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. <br /> Chronic: <br /> Chronic exposure to organic solvents has been associated with <br /> various neurotoxic effects including permanent brain and nervous <br /> system damage. <br /> **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** <br /> Eyes: <br /> Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, <br /> occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid <br /> immediately. <br /> Skin: <br /> Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes <br /> while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if <br /> irritation develops or persists. Discard contaminated clothing in a <br /> manner which limits further exposure. <br /> http://newsearchch.chemexper.com/cheminfo/servlet/org.dbcreator.MainServlet?action=Po... 8/9/2006 <br />