Reliance Industries Limited

Material Code Name : MXP

Section 1 - Material Specification & UseManufacturers NameAddress

Reliance Industries Limited , HaziraVillage Mora, Post BhathaSurat- Hazira RoadDist: Surat, GujratPin : 394 510

Chemical Name Dimethyl benzeneSynonym Xylol, P-Xylene, O-XylenesEnd Use Used as Raw material for extracting p-xylene which is a

raw material for PTA, as solvent and raw material forother organic as sterilising agent.

Used In Plants Aromatic

Section-2 Hazardous Ingredients Of MaterialCAS No 1330-20-7 U. N. No : 1307LD-50 No 5400 mg/kg (rats)

Section -3 - Physical Data For Material

Physical State LiquidAt Condition : 45 C atm. Pressure

Odour AromaticAppearance : Clear liquid

Odour threshold 1-20 ppmSp. Gravity 0.86 @ 20/4 CVapour Pressure 6-7mm Hg at 20 CVapour Density 3.7 ( air = 1)Evaporation Rate 0.7Boiling Point 137-143 C (range depends on composition)Freezing Point Variable range -48 to 28 CSol. In Water at 20 C Less than 1 gm/litre at 18 CPh valueDensity 860 kg/M3Coeff of water-OilDistrn

Log P (oct) = 3-3.33

Section-4 Fire and Explosion Hazards of Material

Flammable UnderCond

Flammable liquid

Means Of Extinction Use dry chemical Powder , Co2 for small fires; Useordinary foam for large ones

Special Procedure -Flash Point around 17 CLow Explosive Limit 1.2 % by VolUpper Explosive Limit 7.0 % by volAuto Ignition temp 464 CTDG Classification -Hazardous Product ofCombustion

Emits acrid smoke

Explosion DataSensitivity to ChemicalImpact

Stable

Sensitivity to staticDischarge

can develop static charge due to flow.

Section -5 Reactivity Data

Stability Under Cond StableIncompatibility to Other SubstancesUnder following Conditions

Reacts vigorously with most oxidisingmaterials.

Reactivity Under FollowingCondition

reacts with strong nitric acid ordichlorohydrantoin with explosive force.

Hazardous Products OfDecomposition

Acrid smoke but none other reported

Remarks

Section- 6 Toxicological Properties Of Material

Route Of Entry : Inhalation , Ingestion. Skin and Eyes

Effect Of Acute Exposure to materialContact with eye Irritating to eyes.

Contact With skin Can be absorbed through skin , Causes drying of skinInhalation Causes depression of CNS with headache and

dizziness. Irritation of nose and throat; high concentrationcan lead to in-coordination / unconsciousness.Disorders like lose of memory (reversible) has beenreported.

Ingestion Reversible effects like liver impairment / pulmonaryedema and in extreme case have been reported oningesting Xylenes.

Effect of ChronicExposure to Material

Data is not available. However impairment of liverfunctions, decreased platelet counts have beenreported.

Exposure Limits STEL = 150 ppm; TLV = 100 ppmIrritancy of material Irritant to skinIrritancy to ENT Irritant to eyesSensitisation Data not availableCarcinigenicity Data not availableTeratogenicity -Mutagenicity Data not availableSynergistic Material -

Section-7- Preventive Measures

Hand Protection Viton or PVA gloves suitable for preventing skin contact.Respiration Use breathing apparatus; Hydrocarbon adsorbing

canisters.Eye Use chemical gogglesFootwear Gumboots to prevent skin contactClothing Avoid skin contact; PVA aprons.OtherEngineering ControlLeak & SpillContainmentProcedurerecommended

Contain leaking liquid on sand or earth. Absorb smallspills with absorbent. Wash the surface with water andsoap.

Waste disposalProcedurerecommended

Seal the waste in vapour tight bags for eventualdisposal; Incinerate.

Handling Procedure &Equipment

Avoid sparks, open flame and oxidizing materials whilehandling MXP

Storage requirement Store in well ventilated, cool dry place away from directsunlight, Avoid proximity to oxidizing agents.

Special shipping -

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Section -8 First Aid MeasuresFirst Aid MeasuresContact With Eye Wash with water with eyelids held open for at least 20

minutes. Get medical help.Contact With Skin Wash with water. Seek medical help.Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if

required.Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. If convulsions are not present

then give a glass of water to dilute the ingested material.