SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO -- XYLENE (XYLOL)  -- 8010-00F006674
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:XYLENE (XYLOL)
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F006674
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Address:101 PROSPECT AVE N W
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44115-1042
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-566-2902
Emergency Phone Num:216-566-2917
CAGE:54636
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO THE
Address:101 PROSPECT AVE NW
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44115-1042
Country:US
Phone:800-251-2486/216-566-2242
CAGE:54636

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS)	(SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 95%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ETHYL BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:100-41-4
RTECS #:DA0700000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/125 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/125STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR XYLENE IS 100 PPM.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS,
    EYES, SKIN, LUNGS. ACUTE- DIRECT CONTACT IRRITATES EYES & SKIN. MAY
    BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS MAY INJURE BLODD, LUNGS, LIVER,
    KIDNEYS & NERVOUS SYSTEM. SWALLO WING LARGE AMOUNTS MAY INJURE
    SERIOUSLY. ASPIRATION WHILE VOMITING CAN INJURE LUNGS. CHRONIC-
    LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS DAMAGE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT IRRITATION,
    DROWSINESS, RED EYES, SKIN BURN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE,
    DIZZINESS, ITCHING OF SKIN OR EYES
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, LIVER,
    KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WIPE OFF
    EXCESS. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR &
    PROVIDE OXYGEN/CP R IF NEEDED. ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
    CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. GET PROMPT MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT
    ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS..

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:80.0F,26.7C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:6.7
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY MAY
    BE INEFFECTIVE. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR MAY TRAVEL TO
    IGNITION SOURCE & "FLASH BACK". VAPOR MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED IN AN
    ENCLOSED AREA. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE DUE TO FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. PICK UP SPILL WITH
    NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND. PLACE IN CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT LIQU ID FROM ENTERING SEWERS, WATERWAYS OR
    LOW AREAS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
    FROM HEAT, FLAMES & SPARKS.
Other Precautions:DANGER. FLAMMABLE LIQUID. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO
    NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP  OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NON REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF HIGH
    VAPOR OR MIST CONCENTRATIONS EXPECTED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AND MISTS. WEAR SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR PROTECTION IN CONFINED OR  ENCLOSED SPACES, IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, WORK
    CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:277F - 292F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.86
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES, OPEN FLAMES
    AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
    REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT INCINERATE CLOSED
    CONTAINERS.

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