1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm1.1 | Identification of the substance or preparation | | Name: m-Xylene
| 1.2 | Use of the substance/preparation: | | For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.
| 1.3 | Identification of the company or firm: | | PANREAC QUIMICA, S.L.U. C/Garraf, 2 Polígono Pla de la Bruguera E-08211 Castellar del Vallès (Barcelona) Spain Tel. (+34) 937 489 400 e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com Emergencies: Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU) Tel.:(+34) Tel.:(+34) 937 489 499
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2. Identification of dangers | | | Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to skin.
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3. Component Composition/Information | | | Name: m-Xylene Formula: C6H4(CH3)2 M.=106,17 CAS [108-38-3] EC number (EINECS): 203-576-3 EC index number: 601-022-00-9
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4. First aid4.1 | General indications: | | Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.
| 4.2 | Inhaling: | | Take the person out into the fresh air. In the event of suffocation, proceed to provide artificial respiration.
| 4.3 | Contact with the skin: | | Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
| 4.4 | Eyes: | | Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open. Seek medical assistance.
| 4.5 | Swallowing: | | Avoid vomiting. Do not drink ethyl alcohol. Seek medical assistance. Administer a solution of medical-usage active charcoal.
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5. Fire-fighting means5.1 | Suitable fire-extinguishing means: | | Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder.
| 5.2 | Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used: | | -----
| 5.3 | Special risks: | | Flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The fumes are heavier than air, so they may spread at floor level. May form explosive mixtures with the air. In the event of fire, toxic fumes may form.
| 5.4 | Protective equipment: | | -----
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6. Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage6.1 | Individual precautions: | | Do not inhale the fumes.
| 6.2 | Precautions for care of the environment: | | Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.
| 6.3 | Methods for collection/cleaning: | | Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.
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7. Handling and storage7.1 | Handling: | | Avoid the formation of electrostatic charges. No special indications.
| 7.2 | Storage: | | Well sealed containers. In well ventilated premises. Away from sources of ignition and heat. Atmospheric temperature. Do not store in plastic containers.
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8. Staff exposure/protection controls8.1 | Technical protective measures: | | Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.
| 8.2 | Exposure limit control: | | VLA-ED: 50 ppm or 221 mg/m3 dermal resorption VLA-EC: 100 ppm or 442 mg/m3 dermal resorption
| 8.3 | Respiratory protection: | | In the event of fumes forming/aerosols, use suitable respiratory protection. Filter A. Filter P.
| 8.4 | Hand protection: | | Use suitable gloves ( nitrile).
| 8.5 | Eye protection: | | Use suitable goggles.
| 8.6 | Individual hygiene measures: | | Remove contaminated clothing. Use suitable work clothing. Wash hands and face before breaks and when the job is done.
| 8.7 | Environmental exposure controls: | | Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.
| | | | The supplier of the protection equipment must specify the type of protection to be worn when handling the substance or preparation, including the type of material and the breakthrough time of the material, with regard to the amount and duration of exposure.
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9. Physical and chemical properties | Appearance: | | Transparent, colourless liquid.
| | Odour: | | Characteristic.
| | | | Boiling point:139,3°C Melting point: -48°C Flash point: 25°C Self-ignition temperature: 465°C Explosion limits (lower/upper): 1 / 7,6 Vol. % Vapour pressure: (20°C) 8 hPa Density (20/4): 0,868 Solubility: 0,2 g/l in water at 20°C
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10. Stability and reactivity10.1 | Conditions which should be avoided: | | -----
| 10.2 | Matter which should be avoided: | | Strong oxidant agents. Concentrated sulfuric acid. Nitric acid. Rubber.
| 10.3 | Hazardous decomposition products: | | -----
| 10.4 | Complementary information: | | -----
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11. Toxicological information11.1 | Acute toxicity: | | LD50 oral rat: 5 g/kg. LD50 intraperitoneal mouse: 1739 mg/kg. TCLo inh man: 424 mg/m3/6D TDLo oral mouse: 12 mg/kg LD50 dermal rabbit: 14100 mg/kg
| 11.2 | Dangerous effects for health: | | Conclusions are lacking regarding evaluation of a damaging effect on the foetus. If fumes inhaled: Irritations to the respiratory tracts. Can cause oedemas in the respiratory tract. Upon contact with the skin: irritations. Risk of cutaneous absorption. Following prolonged contact with the product.: dermatitis. Can have a demoisturizing effect on the skin, with the risk of secondary infection. Through contact with the eyes: irritations. Due to absorption: Systemic effects: headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, euphoria, anxiety, spasms, narcosis. Effect potentiated by ethanol. Other dangerous characteristics are not discarded. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.
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12. Environmental information12.1 | Mobility: | | Repartition: log P(oct)= 3,2
| 12.2 | Ecotoxicity: | | 12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l): Bacteria (Photobacterium phosphoreum) = 3,36 mg/l ; Classification: Extr. toxic Crustaceans (Daphnia magna) = 3,7 mg/l ; Classification: Extr. toxic Fish (C. auratus) = 16 mg/l ; Classification: Extr. toxic 12.2.2 - Receptor medium: Risk for the water environment = High Risk for the land environment = High 12.2.3 - Observations: Extremely, acutely ecotoxic.
| 12.3 | Degradability: | | 12.3.1 - Test: COD = 2,63 g/g 12.3.2 - Biotic degradation classification: BOD5/COD Biodegradability = ----- 12.3.3 - Abiotic degradation depending on pH: ------- 12.3.4 - Observations: Easily biodegradable product.
| 12.4 | Accumulation: | | 12.4.1 - Test: ------- 12.4.2 - Bioaccumulation: Risk = ----- 12.4.3 - Observations: Non-bioaccumulable product.
| 12.5 | Other possible effects on the environment: | | Do not allow it to enter soils or water channels. Dangerous for drinking water. Do not allow it to enter the sewage system. Risk of formation of explosive fumes on the surface of the water.
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13. Considerations regarding elimination13.1 | Substance or preparation: | | In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country. In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste. 2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes. Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.
| 13.2 | Contaminated containers: | | Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them. European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.
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14. Information concerning transport | | | Overland (ADR): Technical name: XILENOS ONU 1307 Class: 3 Packaging group: III (D/E) By sea (IMDG): Technical name: XILENOS ONU 1307 Class: 3 Packaging group: III By air (ICAI-IATA): Technical name: Xilenos ONU 1307 Class: 3 Packaging group: III Packaging instructions: CAO 310 PAX 309
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15. Mandatory information15.1 | Labelling as per REACH | | Symbols: Danger indications: Harmful Phrases R: 10-20/21-38 Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Phrases S: 25 Avoid contact with eyes. EC index number: 601-022-00-9
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16. Other information | | | Review number and date:2 07.06.09 In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 8. The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.
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