MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Tri Methyl Benzene Based Products

This M.S.D. Sheet covers the following products:

53L107, 53L501, 53L502, 80L001, 80L002, 80L003, 80L100

FIESTA INDUSTRIAL PAINTS LTD Issued:16/July/2002

THORNEY BANK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Revision No: 1

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL

CAS number: 64742-88-7

EINECS number: 265-191-7

2. COMPOSITION

Composition: HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS XYLENE – Up to 10% by volume.

TRIMETHYLBENZENE - Up to 50%

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Main Hazards: Flammable. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with the skin. Irritating to the skin.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact: Drench the skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If large area of the skin is damaged or if irritation persists seek medical attention.

Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If the patient is conscious, give water to drink.

Inhalation: Remove the casualty out of the danger area after first ensuring your own safety. Loosen the patients clothing. If the casualty is unconscious, place in the recovery position and monitor breathing. Apply artificial respiration only if patient is not breathing. Seek medical attention when anyone has symptoms apparently due to swallowing or inhalation.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Exposure hazards: Wear appropriate PPE

Suitable extinguisher: Dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal protection: Wear appropriate PPE.

Leaks & spills: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method or retain for recovery.

Clean-up procedures: Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling requirements: Wear eye protection and gloves

Storage precautions: Store in original, tightly closed containers. Avoid static discharge.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protection: Wear appropriate PPE

Exposure limits: Xylene – 100ppm (435mg/m3)–TWA; 150ppm (650) – 15 min

Type: ORL-RAT-LD50

Toxicity: Xylene – 4300mg/kg.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and odour: Thixotropic liquid with characteristic odour.

Solubility: Insoluble in water

Melting point/range°C: - 95

Explosive limits:Lower: 1

Upper: 7

Flash point °C: 24

Vapour pressure: 6.2mm 20°C

Relative density: 1.0

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable

Avoid contact with: May react with strong oxidising materials. Nitration should be carefully controlled

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Health effects skin: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. The liquid irritates the skin and can cause dermatitis.

Eyes: The vapour and liquid is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. High concentrations are destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and symptoms of damage to the central nervous system. Ingestion of large amounts could cause kidney damage.

12. Ecological effects

Ecotoxicity: Slightly toxic to freshwater fish and organisms. Moderately toxic to marine fish and organisms. Slightly toxic to mammalian wildlife.

Persistence: Data not available

Appraisal: Data not available