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Xyl ene <br />M SDS -1033 <br />(..;p age 4 <br />3 <br />SECTION. VIII. 'REACTIVITY DATA <br />Stability: Stable in closed containers at room temprature. <br />NFPA Reactivity: 0 <br />ncompatioiities (,Materials to Avoid): Can form explosive mixtures with <br />air. xylene should be kept away from sources of neat and ignition and <br />strong oxidizing agents. <br />Hazardous Decomposition Products: Degradation in air due to heat may <br />yield toxic vapors and gases, incluaing carbon monoxide and oxides of <br />n i trogen . {; <br />Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur. <br />SECTION IX. SPILL, LEAK OR DISPOSAL PROCEDURES <br />Act ions '�To Take i n C ase of S i 1 is or Leak s: Restrict from areas of <br />spi s dr leaks persons not wearing protective equipment and clothing. <br />Eliminate sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Inform supervisor or <br />health and safety officer of any spill or leak. while protecting against <br />eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors, take the following steps: <br />o Solid: Shovel or sweep solid into suitable container, and cover. <br />o Liquid: Contain spill. Prevent leakage into confined spaces or <br />sewer drains. Where feasible, absorb liquid with paper towels, <br />vermiculite; sand, or other non-combustible absorbent material. <br />Collect in suitable container and cover. <br />Disposal', Methods: Federal laws and regulations impose highly specific <br />requirements for (disposal of toxic. and otherwise hazardous materials. <br />Consult with your supervisor or health and safety officer regarding the <br />proper, legal disposal procedures for this substance. Do not dispose of <br />potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous substances without appropriate <br />authorization. Prior to receiving i!institutionai autnorization, it may be <br />necessary to store spilled materials. To do so safely, carefully label <br />containers of materials, store in a cool, dry location, and maintain <br />security of the storage area until official guidance is obtained. <br />ii <br />SECTION X. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION <br />Respiratory Protection: Only NIOSHi or MSHA approved equipment should be <br />used. ;Minimum respiratory equipment required for vapor:. <br />>100 and x,000 ppm: Chemical cartridge respirator with full <br />facepiece and organic vapor cartridge's). <br />S ,000 ppm: Gas mask with chin -style or front- or back -mounted <br />organic vapor canister: or supplied -air respirator with full facepiece, <br />helmet, or hood. or self-contained breathing apparatus with full <br />facepiece. <br />X0,000 ppm: Type C supplied -air respirator witm full facepeice <br />operated in pressure -demand or other positive pressure mae or with <br />full facepiece,"helmet or hood operated in continous-flow mode. <br />ENViFiolor,ic BATA <br />