p-XYLENE For Synthesis

p-XYLENE For Synthesis

Synonyms : 1,4-Dimethylbenzene

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : p-XYLENE (for synthesis)
Catalogue No. : AL4805 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 106-42-3 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29024300
Synonyms : 1,4-Dimethylbenzene
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids,
Category 3
H226
Acute toxicity (dermal),
Category 4
H312
Acute toxicity (inhal.),
Category 4
H332
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 2
H315
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn; R20/21
Xi; R38
R10
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS02GHS02 GHS07GHS07
Signal word (CLP) : Warning
Hazard statements (CLP) : H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour
H312+H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
H315 - Causes skin irritation
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : p-XYLENE FOR SYNTHESIS
CAS No. : 106-42-3
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Give oxygen or
artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical
advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth out with water. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Harmful if inhaled.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Harmful in contact with skin.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : Fire hazard : Flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked
lights. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills
with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling : No naked lights. No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools.
Hygiene measures : Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/… equipment.
Storage conditions : Keep container tightly closed. Store in original container. Store in a dry place. Store
in a well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Molecular mass : 106.17 g/mol
Colour : Clear Colorless.
Odour : characteristic odour.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : 0.7
Melting point : 12 - 150
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 1380 °C
Flash point : 30 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : 5280 °C
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable Flammable liquid and vapour
Vapour pressure : 9 mm Hg at 200C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 3.7
Density : 0.86 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: Insoluble in water
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : 0.011 - 0.07 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Flammable liquid and vapour.
10.2 Chemical stability
Flammable liquid and vapour. May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Overheating. Direct sunlight. Heat. Sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Dermal: Harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Harmful in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...
Additional information : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1307
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1307
UN-No. (IATA) : 1307
UN-No. (ADN) : 1307
UN-No. (RID) : 1307
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : XYLENES
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : XYLENES
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : XYLENES
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : XYLENES
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : XYLENES
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1307, XYLENES, 3, III
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1307, XYLENES, 3, III
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1307, XYLENES, 3, III
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1307, XYLENES, 3, III
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1307, XYLENES, 3, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
Packing group (ADN) : III
Packing group (RID) : III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : F1
Limited quantities (ADR) : 5L
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T2
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP1
Tank code (ADR) : LGBF
Vehicle for tank carriage : FL
Transport category (ADR) : 3
Special provisions for carriage - Packages
(ADR)
: V12
Special provisions for carriage - Operation
(ADR)
: S2
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 30
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E
EAC code : 3YE
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 223
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 L
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001, LP01
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC03
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T2
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-D
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
Flash point (IMDG) : 23°C to 30°C c.c.
MFAG-No : 130
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y344
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 10L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 355
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 60L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 366
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 220L
Special provision (IATA) : A3
ERG code (IATA) : 3L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : F1
Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 L
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1
Carriage permitted (ADN) : T
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EX, A
Ventilation (ADN) : VE01
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : F1
Limited quantities (RID) : 5L
Excepted quantities (RID) : E1
Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T2
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP1
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : LGBF
Transport category (RID) : 3
Special provisions for carriage – Packages
(RID)
: W12
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE4
Hazard identification number (RID) : 30
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
p-XYLENE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Candidate List
p-XYLENE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water (Classification according to
VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 206)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class II-1
Store unit : 5 liter
Classification remarks : R10 ; Emergency management guidelines for the storage
of flammable liquids must be followed
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4
Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids, Category 3
Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
R10 Flammable
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R38 Irritating to skin
Xi Irritant
Xn Harmful