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Chemical Datasheet
XYLENE, [MIXED ISOMERS] |
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 1330-20-7 (mixed isomers)
- 95-47-6 (o-xylene)
- 106-42-3 (p-xylene)
- 108-38-3 (m-xylene)
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none
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
o-Xylene
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- m-XYLENE
- o-XYLENE
- p-XYLENE
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NFPA 704
General Description
A clear colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor consisting of a mixture of the three isomers (ortho-, meta- and para-). The latter two predominate. Flash point 81-115°F. Less dense (at 7.2 lb / gal) than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. May be toxic by ingestion. Vapors heavier than air and may be narcotic in high concentrations. Used as a solvent for paints and adhesives, and to make other chemicals.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks, etc.). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids will float on water. (ERG, 2024)
Health Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation, especially when in closed or confined areas. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. (ERG, 2024)
Reactivity Profile
XYLENE reacts exothermically with sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and strong oxidizing agents [Handling 365betÓéÀÖ Safely 1980. p. 962].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)
Chemical |
CAS Number |
State |
QS |
QC |
SL |
C3 |
TF |
TP |
RC |
TK |
RF |
Xylene, mixed isomers |
1330-20-7 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Xylene, o- |
95-47-6 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
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Special Warning from DuPont: Tychem® and Tyvek® fabrics should not be
used around heat, flames, sparks or in potentially flammable or
explosive environments. Only...
(DuPont, 2024)
First Aid
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: Wash skin with soap and water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. (ERG, 2024)
Physical Properties
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential:
8.56 eV
[From NPG: o-Xylene]
(NIOSH, 2024)
IDLH:
900 ppm
[From NPG: o-Xylene]
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
Benzene, m-dimethyl- |
108-38-3 |
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1000 pounds |
X |
U239 |
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Benzene, o-dimethyl- |
95-47-6 |
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1000 pounds |
X |
U239 |
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Benzene, p-dimethyl- |
106-42-3 |
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100 pounds |
X |
U239 |
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Xylene (mixed isomers) |
1330-20-7 |
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100 pounds |
313 |
U239 |
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m-Xylene |
108-38-3 |
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1000 pounds |
313 |
U239 |
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o-Xylene |
95-47-6 |
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1000 pounds |
313 |
U239 |
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p-Xylene |
106-42-3 |
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100 pounds |
313 |
U239 |
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(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- BENZENE, M-DIMETHYL-
- BENZENE, O-DIMETHYL-
- BENZENE, P-DIMETHYL-
- DILAN
- 1,4-DIMETHYL BENZENE
- DIMETHYLBENZENE
- 1,2-DIMETHYLBENZENE
- 1,3-DIMETHYLBENZENE
- 1,4-DIMETHYLBENZENE
- DIMETHYLBENZENES
- M-DIMETHYLBENZENE
- M-METHYLTOLUENE
- M-XYLENE
- M-XYLOL
- META-XYLENE
- 2-METHYLTOLUENE
- 4-METHYLTOLUENE
- O-DIMETHYLBENZENE
- O-METHYLTOLUENE
- O-XYLENE
- O-XYLOL
- ORTHO-XYLENE
- ORTHOXYLENE
- P-DIMETHYLBENZENE
- P-METHYLTOLUENE
- P-PHENYLENEBIS(METHYLENE)
- P-XYLENE
- P-XYLOL
- PARA-XYLENE
- XYLENE
- XYLENE (MIXED ISOMERS)
- XYLENE, [MIXED ISOMERS]
- 1,2-XYLENE
- 1,3-XYLENE
- 1,4-XYLENE
- XYLENES
- XYLENES (META-XYLENE)
- XYLENES (ORTHO-XYLENE)
- XYLENES (ORTHO-XYLENE, META-XYLENE, PARA-XYLENE)
- XYLENES (PARA-XYLENE)
- XYLOL