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Xyl e <br /> MSDS—�33 <br /> P age 3 <br /> Mutagenicity <br /> IARC: IARC Monographs have not reported mutagenic effects. <br /> RTECS: Mutagenic response in yeast. <br /> Teratogenicity <br /> IARC: IARC Monographs have not reported teratogenic effects . <br /> RTECS: Teratogenic effects in mice and rats. <br /> Reproductive Effects <br /> IARC: IARC Monographs have not reported reproductive effects . <br /> RTECS: Reproductive effects in mice. <br /> SECTION V. CHRONIC TOXICITY <br /> Reversible aamage to the kidneys and liver may occur from exposure to <br /> high concentrations . <br /> SECTION VI . PHYSICAL DATA <br /> Molecular weight: 106 .2 <br /> Bo iling Point at 760 mm H ) : 144 .40C (2920F) (o)* <br /> 138.9*C (2820F) (m)* <br /> 138.3*C (2810F) (p)* <br /> Melting Point (at 760 mm H ): —250C (-12' F) (o) <br /> —480C (-540F) (m) <br /> 130C (55`F) (p) <br /> Vapor Pressure (mm H5) [at 200C (68'F)] : 7(0) , 9(m), 9(p) <br /> Vapor Density (Air—1 : 3.7 <br /> Specific Gravity water_1 ) : 0.88(0) , 0.86(m), 0.86(p) , mixture about 0.86 <br /> Percent Volatile By Volume: — 100 <br /> Evaporation Rate butyl acetate =1 ) : 0.7 (o, m, p)a o <br /> Solubility in Water: 0.00003 91100 g of H20, at 20 C (68 F) (o, m, p) . <br /> Solvent Solubility: Miscible with absolute alcohol , ether,- and other <br /> organic liquids . <br /> Appearance and Odor: Colorless or light colored aromatic liquid with an <br /> unfatigued odor threshold of 0.3 ppm in air. Para—xylene may be a <br /> crystal at low temperatures . <br /> *o = ortho isomer, m = meta isomer, p = para isomer <br /> SECTION VII . FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA <br /> Flash Point (Method Used) : 27.2 to 320C (81 to 900F) (closed cup) <br /> Extinguisher Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical . <br /> Lower Upper <br /> Flammable Limits in Air, percent by vol . : 1 .0 to 1 .1 6 to 7 <br /> Autos nition Temperature: 465 to 530 C (869 to 9860F) <br /> NFPA Fire Hazard: 3 <br /> Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should use self-contained <br /> breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in pressure—demand or <br /> positive—pressure mode. <br /> Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When exposed to heat or flame, <br /> xylene is a sign1 scant. ire and explosion hazard. Vapors may travel a <br /> distance along surfaces to ignition sources and then flash back. <br /> 1986 b Envirolo is Data Inc. ENVIR0 otic BATA <br /> Copyright <br /> Y 9 <br />