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Xylene MSDS
Xylene is a flammable
liquid. It can release vapors that form explosive mixtures with air at, or
above, 17°C (about 63°F). The liquid can accumulate static charge when it flows
through hoses or is agitated. Xylene vapor can be ignited by a static charge.
The vapor is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source
of ignition and flash back to a leak or open container. It can float on water
and may travel to distant locations and/or spread fire. During a fire,
irritating/toxic gases may be generated. It can accumulate in confined spaces,
resulting in a toxicity and flammability hazard. Containers may explode in heat
of fire.
Fire Fighting Measures
Fires involving
xylene should be fought upwind and from the maximum distance possible. Keep
unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Emergency personnel
should stay out of low areas and ventilate closed spaces before entering. Vapor
explosion and poison hazards may occur indoors, outdoors, or in sewers. Vapors
may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers of xylene may
explode in the heat of the fire and should be moved from the fire area if it is
possible to do so safely. If this is not possible, cool containers from the
sides with water until well after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of
containers. Personnel should withdraw immediately if a rising sound from a
venting safety device is heard or if there is discoloration of a container due
to fire. Dikes should be used to contain fire-control water for later disposal.
If a tank car or truck is involved in a fire, personnel should isolate an area
of a half a mile in all directions. Firefighters should wear a full set of
protective clothing, including a self-contained breathing apparatus, when
fighting fires involving xylene. Firefighters' protective clothing may provide
limited protection against fires involving xylene.
Extinguishing
media: carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog.
Special fire fighting procedures: use water to keep fire exposed
containers cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water
spray to disperse the vapors and to protect personnel attempting
to stop leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from
exposures. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from
entering streams, sewers, or drinking water supply.
Special protective equipment: for fires in enclosed areas, fire
fighters must use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: flammable. Vapor accumulation
could flash and/or explode if ignited.
Flash point c(f): > 21(70) (astm d-56).
Flammable limits (approx.% vol.in air) - lel: 1.9%, uel: 12.3%
nfpa hazard id: health: 2, flammability: 3, reactivity:
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