XYLENE

I. CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name		:	Xylene
Usefulness		:	Xylene has a high solvent power for almost all synthetic resins, these materials are used in the manufacture of automotive enamels and lacquer, lacquer furniture, paint, coating paper.This material is also used as diluent in lithographic inks, rotogravure printing and textiles.This material is also used in the formulation of adhesives and rubber cement glue. This material also digunankan as the carrier solvent in insecticides and fungicides. This material is also used in the settlement of artificial rubber and rubber patent.

II. ABOUT CHEMICAL MATERIAL

Materials Identification		:		Xylene
Chemical Family		:		Aromatic hydrocarbons
Synonym		:		Xylol
				Dimethylbenzene
				Methyl toluene
Molecular formula		:		The C 8 H 10
CAS Number		:		1330-20-7
UN Number		:		1307
EC number		:		215-535-7
Hazard Symbols		:		F & Xn
Risk Phrases		:		R20/21 R10 R38
Danger Phrase		:		S29 S25 s16
Form	:		Liquid
Color	:		Clear
Odor	:		The smell of aromatic compounds
Boiling point	:		137-143 o C
Freezing point	:		- 34 o C
Flash point	:		23 o C (Closed cup)
Auto ignition temperature	:		527 o C
Explosion limit	:		1.1 - 7% vol
Vapor pressure	:		7.0 mmHg @ 21oC
Vapor density (relative to air)	:		7.3
Specific Gravity	:		0.8650 - 0.8770 (15:56 oC)
Average evaporation	:		0.76 (ASTM 3539, nBuAc = 1)
Solubility in water	:		0.02% w / w

For the full text of risk phrases and hazard phrases mentioned in this chapter, see chapter XIV

III. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Xn = Dangerous

F= flammable

Safety hazard

Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors mixed with air can form an explosive. Vapor is heavier than air and can move into the source of ignition and burning away.

Potential health hazards

May cause eye irritation, skin and respiratory tract. Aspiration may occur if swallowed. It can get into the lungs and cause lung damage. Harmful if absorbed through skin or by inhalation. May cause central nervous system depression.

IV. SELF PROTECTION GEAR

Standard exposure	:	American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
		Xylene: TWA - 100 ppm
		TWA is the concentration average based on time (time-weighted average) for a normal 8-hour workday or 40 hours per-week when nearly all workers can be directly exposed repeatedly without adverse effects
Respiratory Protection	:	If ventilation is inadequate use of appropriate respiratory equipment.
Skin and body protection	:	Use protective clothing and chemical resistant boots, fire resistant and anti static charges.
Eye protection	:	Do not use your contact lenses. Use chemical goggles with side protectors. If possible splashing occurs, use the Goggles with a face protector to provide protection for the eyes.
Protection of hands	:	Use appropriate gloves to prevent exposure.

FIRST AID ACT V.

General advice	:	If symptoms continue or if in doubt, ask for medical help immediately.
Inhalation	:	Move to where the fresh air is present. If breathing is difficult, ensure airway and provide oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Regulate the victim warm, quiet and provide immediate medical care.
If contact with skin	:	Immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Wash skin affected by this material with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes and wash before storage and reuse. If irritation continues get medical help search.
If contact with eyes	:	Immediately rinse eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately give medical treatment if irritation continues.
If swallowed	:	Do not try vomiting unless instructed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to a victim who was unconscious. If the material is ingested in harmful quantities, immediately contact your doctor immediately.

VI. FIRE ACTION Fighting

Flash point	:	23 oC (Closed cup)
Auto ignition temperature	:	527 oC
Explosion limit	:	1.1 - 7% vol
Facility fire	:	Water spray, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical and carbon dioxide.
Means of extinguishing fires that do not conform	:	Swift water flow (because it can scatter and spread fire)
Fire fighting procedures	:	Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire and to protect officers. Close the leak if possible without risk. If the spill or leak has not been burned, use water spray to disperse vapors. Let the fire burn until exhausted with the conditions that are controlled or extinguished using foam and dry chemical. Cover liquid spills with foam. Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers due to the risk of overflowing.
Special protective equipment for firefighters	:	Firefighters must use appropriate personal protective equipment including respiratory equipment complete (self-contained breathing apparatus) and the full protection clothing.

VII. Dealing With The leakage

Self protection	:	Immediately contact the appropriate authority to handle the leak. Keep the people who are not concerned of leakage area. Do not touch or walk through spilled or leaked materials. Turn off all sources of ignition. Tank or other enclosed area used to store this material should be free from the steam before entering. Containers should be checked to ensure a safe atmosphere before entering. Empty containers may contain residues of toxic or flammable vapors or explosive. Do not cut off, grinding, welding or soldering material container is empty.
Environmental Protection	:	Prevent leaks should not polluting the soil, drainage, ditch, wells, drains and other water sources.
Methods for cleaning	:	For small leaks use absorbent material which is not flammable (the soil can also be used) and the use of anti-explosion equipment to memindahakan material into an appropriate container and sealed for further disposal. For large leaks, dam leakage or directly enclosed to prevent leakage does not pollute waterways. Enclosed fluid spill in appropriate container and sealed for further disposal.

VIII. Handling AND STORAGE

Handling	:	Do not swallow this stuff. Close the container tightly. Use only in well-ventilated place.Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. To avoid an explosion, avoid the occurrence of static charges when transferring this material with membumikan (grounding and bonding) of containers and equipment before transfer of the material made. Use of equipment (ventilation, lighting and equipment for materials handling equipment for this) that anti-explosion (explosion-proof). After dealing with this material, wash hands before eating, drinking or using toilet facilities.
Storage	:	Close the container tightly and store them in a cool, dry and well ventilated and away from heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials. Use equipment that does not generate sparks of fire and explosion resistant.

IX. AND REACTIVITY Stability

Stability	:	Stable in normal use and storage conditions
Conditions to be avoided	:	Heat, ignition sources (flames, sparks, static charge), incompatible materials
Inappropriate materials	:	Oxidizing materials, reducing materials, acids, alkalis.
Hazardous polymerization	:	It will not happen
Hazardous decomposition products	:	Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide can be formed when incomplete combustion occurs.

X. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

AcutePoisons
Acute oral poison		:	LD50 rat: 4300 mg / kg
Acute inhalation poisons		:	Rat LC50: 5000 ppm / 4 hours
Acute dermal poison		:	LD50 rabbit:> 1700 mg / kg
Effects on humans
Inhalation		:	May cause irritation of the nose and respiratory tract, causing an effect on the central nervous system with symptoms of euphoria, contracted eye pupils, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, weakness, nausea, headache, loss of reflex, tremors, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma even death can occur disebabkkan long-term exposure to high vapor concentration. It can cause anemia and irregular heartbeat. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause behavioral changes.
If swallowed		:	May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause central nervous system depression with symptoms of headache, dizziness, drowsiness and nausea. Further stages can result in collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death because of respiratory failure. In the event of aspiration into lungs can cause chemical pneumonia can lead to death.
If contact with skin		:	Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Contacts with xylene can cause the removal of fat that cause skin irritation, dry skin and chapped. Prolonged Contact with high concentrations of xylene can cause skin blisters when exposed to closed. Xylene liquid and vapor can be absorbed through the skin, but not as fast as if swallowed or inhaled.
If contact with eyes		:	May cause severe irritation, red eyes, the tears, blurred vision and konjungtifa.

XI. Ecological INFORMATION

Decomposition by the environmental persistence and	:	This product is easily broken down by neighborhood
Ecotoxicity	:	Toxicity to fish: LC50 (96 h): 2.8 mg / L, Onchorhyncus mykiss
		Toxicity to daphnia: EC50 (48 h): 2.97 mg / L, Daphnia magna
		Toxicity to algae: EC 50 (48 h): 7.2 mg / L, Selenastrum capricornutum
Bioaccumulation	:	Not expected to significantly bioaccumulated
Mobility	:	In the air, xylene degraded by photochemical reaction produces hydroxyl radicals.On the ground, xylene will evaporate and seep into ground water.

XII. Disposal

Product Disposal	:	This material must be enclosed and should not be dumped in rivers, drains or waterways.
Disposal containers	:	Empty containers should be cleaned by rinsing with water. Containers that can not be used again should be cleaned from the steam-vapor prior to disposal. Residues may cause an explosion hazard Do not punch a hole, cutting or welding drums that have not been cleaned. Left empty packaging should be used initially or discarded
Local Regulations	:	Combustion can be performed by a body approved under controlled conditions if permitted by the authorities, if not removal should be done following the rules on waste and environmental regulations.

XIII. Transportation METHOD

Ground transportation	:	UN number		: 1307
		Class		: 3
		Packing group		: II
Marine transportation	:	UN number		: 1307
		Class		: 3
		Packing Group		: II
Air Transport	:	UN number		: 1307
		Class		: 3
		Packing Group		: II

XIV. INFO RELATING TO REGULATION

Symbol	:	Xn - Harmful
		F - Easily burn
R Phrases		R 10	Flammable
		R 20/21	Harmful if inhaled or when in contact with skin
		R 38	Irritating to skin
S Phrases	:	S 16	Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking
		S 25th	Avoid contact with eyes
		S 29	Do not be dumped in the sewer water