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General Information
Revision date
2014-08-04
Product name
Mixed Xylene
Product Synonyms
xylene (xylol); xylol; methyl toluene; benzene, dimethyl-; dimethylbenzene
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is intended for use as a refinery feedstock, fuel or for use in engineered processes Use in other applications may result in higher exposures and require additional controls, such as local exhaust ventilation and personal protective equipment
Emergency telephone
866-565-5220
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Company Information
company name
valero marketing & supply company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
CorpHSE@valero.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects
Aspiration hazard
Category 1
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog for extinction. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. If exposed or concerned: Call a poison center/doctor.
Storage
Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
