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pertinent.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 540 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not pertinent; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not
to be Used: Water or foam may cause frothing; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not
pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; ignition Temperature : Data not available; Electrical
Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport:Stable; Neutralizing Agentsfor Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

WAXES: PARAFFIN
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Petroleum wax; Chemical Formula: Not pertinent.
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Observable Characteristics Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid to hard solid; Color:
Yellow to white; Odor: Very weak.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 r a n d I atrn.: Solid; Molecular Weight:Not
pertinent; Boiling Point at 1 atm. : Very high; Freezing Point: 118 - 149, 48 - 65, 321 - 338; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 0.78-0.79 at 20°C
(liquid); Vapor (Gas)Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent;
Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: -18.000, -10.000, -430; Heat of
Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal ProtectiveEquipment: Goggles or face shield;
protective gloves and clothing for hot liquid wax; Symptoms Following Exposure: Hot wax can burn
skin and eyes; General Treatment for Exposure: SKIN OR EYE CONTACT: remove solidified wax,
wash with soap and water; if in eyes, call a doctor; Toxicity by Inhalation (ThresholdLimit Value):Not
pertinent; Short-Term Exposure Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1, LD,, 5 to 15
glkg; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas)Irritant Characteristics:Non-volatile; Liquid or Solid Irritant
Characteristics: None; Odor Threshold Not pertinent.
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Fire Hazards Flash Point (deg. F): 390 CC; 380 - 465 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not
pertinent; Fire ExtinguishingAgents: Water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing
Agents Not to be Used: Water or foam may cause frothing; Special Hazards of Combustion Products:
Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; ignition Temperature (deg. F): 473; Electrical Hazard
Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport:Stable; NeutralizingAgentsfor Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

M-XYLENE
Chemical Designations- Synonyms: 1,3-Dirnethilbenzene, Xylol; Chemical Formula: m-C6H,(CH,),.
Observable Characteristics- Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Like benzene; characteristic aromatic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 'C and I a m . : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
106,16; Boiling Point at I atrn.: 269.4, 131.9, 405.1; Freezing Point: -54.2, -47.9, 225.3; Critical
Temperature:680.5, 343.8, 617.0; Critical Pressure: 34.95, 513.8, 3.540; Specific Gravity:0.864 at
20 "C; Vapor (Gas)Density: 36.4 dyneslcm =0.0364 nlm at 30 "C; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor
(Gar):1.071; Latent Heat of Vaporization: 147, 81.9, 3.43; Heat of Combustion: -17,554, -9752, -
408.3 1; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
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Health Hazards Information Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Approved canister or
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Air-supplied mask; goggles and face shield; plastic gloves and boots; Symptoms Following Exposure:
Vapors cause headache and dizziness. Liquid irritates eyes and skin. If taken into lungs, causes severe
coughing, distress, and coma; can be fatal. Kidney and liver damage can occur; General Treatmentfor
Exposure: INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; administer artificial respiration and oxygen if
required; call a doctor. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: flush with water
for at least 15 min. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit
Value): 100 ppm; Short-Term Exposure Limits: 300 ppm for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3,
LD,, 50 to 500 glkg; Late Toxicity: Kidney and liver damage; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics:
Vapor causes a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentration; Liquid
or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may
be cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Threshold: 0.05 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 84 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.1 - 6.4; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash
back; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 986; Electrical Hazard: Class I, Croup D; Burning Rate: 5.8
mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

0-XYLENE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 1,2-Dimethilbenzene; Chemical Formula: o-C,H,(CH,),.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Benzene-like; characteristic aromatic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "C and 1 atrn. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
106,16; Boiling Point at I atrn.: 291.9. 144.4, 417.6; Freezing Point: -13.3, -25.2, 248.0; Critical
Temperature: 674.8, 357.1, 630.3; Critical Pressure: 36.84, 541.5, 3.732; Specific Gravity: 0.880 at
20°C; Vapor (Gas) Density: 30.53 dyneslcm = 0.03053 N/m at 15.5"C; Ratio of Specific Heats of
Vapor (Gas): 1.068; Latent Heat of Vaporization: 149, 82.9, 3.47; Heat of Combustion: -17,558, -
9754, -408.41; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Approved canister or
air-supplied mask; goggles and face shield; plastic gloves and boots; Symptoms Following Exposure:
Vapors cause headache and dizziness. Liquid irritates eyes and skin. If taken into lungs, causes severe
coughing, distress, and coma; can be fatal. Kidney and liver damage can occur; General Treatmentfor
Exposure: INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; administer artificial respiration and oxygen if
required; call a doctor. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: flush with water
for at least 15 min. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit
Value): I 0 0 ppm; Short-Term Exposure Limits: 300 ppm for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3,
LD,,50 to 500 mglkg; Late Toxicity: Kidney and liver damage; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics:
Vapor causes a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentration. The
effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing
and allowed to remain, may be cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Threshold 0.05 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 63 CC; 75 OC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.1 - 7.0; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash
back; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 869; Electrical Hazard: Class I, Group D; Burning Rate: 5.8
mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
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P-XY LENE
Chemical Designations- Synonyms: 1,4-Dimethilbenzene; Chemical Formula: p-C,H,(CH,),.
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Observable Characteristics Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Like benzene; characteristic aromatic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I S "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
106,16; Boiling Point at I atm.: 280.9, 138.3, 411.5; Freezing Point: 55.9, 13.3, 286.5; Critical
Temperature: 649.4, 343.0, 616.2; Critical Pressure: 34.65, 509.4, 3.510; Specific Gravity: 0.861 at
20°C; Vapor (Gas) Density: 28.3 dynedcm = 0.0283 N/m at 20°C; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor
(Gas): 1.071; Latent Heat of Vaporization: 150, 81, 3.4; Heat of Combustion: -17,559, -9754.7, -
408.41; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Approved canister or
air-supplied mask; goggles and face shield; plastic gloves and boots; Symptoms Following Exposure:
Vapors cause headache and dizziness. Liquid irritates eyes and skin. If taken into lungs, causes severe
coughing, distress, and coma; can be fatal. Kidney and liver damage can occur; General Treatmentfor
Exposure: INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; administer artificial respiration and oxygen if
required; call a doctor. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: flush with water
for at least 15 min. SKIN: wipe off, wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit
Value): 100 ppm; Short-Term Exposure Limits: 300 ppm for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3,
LD,, 50 to 500 mg/kg; Late Toxicity: Kidney and liver damage; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics:
Vapor causes a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentration. The
effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing
and allowed to remain, may be cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Threshold 0.05 ppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 81 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.1 - 6.6; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be
Used: Water may be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in
Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash
back; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 870; Electrical Hazard Class I, Group D; Burning Rate: 5.8
mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

XYLENOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Cresylic acid; 2,6-Dimetuylphenol; 2-Hydroxy-m-xylene; 2,6-
Xylenol; vic-m-Xylenol; Chemical Formula: 2,6-(CH,),C,H,OH.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Solid or liquid; Color: Light
yellow-brown; Odor: Sweet tarry.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I5 "C and I atm. :Solid or liquid; Molecular
+
Weight: 122.2; Boiling Point at I atm.: 413, 212, 485; Freezing Point: -40 to 106, -40 to +45, 233
to 318; Critical Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.01
at 20 "C (liquid); Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not
pertinent; LatentHeatof Vaporization: 212.74, 118.19,4.9451 at25 "C;Heatof Combustion: -15,310,
-8,500, -356 at 25 "C; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Organic canister mask;
goggles and face shield; rubber gloves; other protective clothing to prevent contact with skin; Symproms
Following Exposure: Vapor irritates eyes, nose, and throat and readily absorbed through mucous
membranes and lungs; producing general toxic symptoms (weakness, dizziness, headache, difficult
breathing, twitching). Contact with skin causes temporary prickling and intense burning, then local
anesthesia. Affected areas initially show white discoloration, wrinkling, and softening, then become
red, then brown or black (sings of gangrene). Extensive burns may permit absorption of chemical to
produce toxic symptoms described above. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach, nausea,
abdominal pain, weakness, dizziness, headache, difficult breathing, and twitching; General Treatment
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for Exposure: Get medical attention at once following exposure to this compound. INHALATION:
remove patient immediately to fresh air; irritation of nose or throat may be somewhat relieved by
spraying or gargling with water until all odor is gone; 100% oxygen inhalation is indicated for cyanosis
or respiratory distress; keep patient warm, but not hot. EYES: flood with running water for 15 min.;
if physician is not immediately available, continue irritation for another 15 min.; do not use oils or oily
ointments unless ordered by physician. SKIN: wash affected areas with large quantities of water or
soapy water until all odor is gone; then wash with alcohol or 20% glycerin solution and more water;
keep patient warm, but not hot; cover chemical burns continuously with compresses wet with saturated
solution of sodium thiosulphate; apply no salves or ointments for 24 hrs after injury. INGESTION: give
large quantities of liquid (salt water, weak sodium bicarbonate solution, milk, or gruel) followed by
demulcent such as raw egg white or corn starch paste; if profuse vomiting does not follow immediately,
give a mild emetic (such as 1 tbsp. mustard in glass of water), or tickle back of throat. Repeat
procedure until vomitus is free of the odor. Some demulcent should be left in stomach after vomiting.
Keep patient comfortably warm; Toxicity by Inhalation (ThresholdLimit Value):45 ppm; Short-Term
Exposure Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2, oral LD,,= 1,070 mglkg (mouse);
Late Toxicity: Damage to heart muscle, and changes in liver, kidney in rats; Vapor (Gas) Irritant
Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics:Data not available; Odor
Threshold: Data not available.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): 186; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.4 (LEL); Fire Extinguishing
Agents: Water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be Used: Not
pertinent; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic vapor of unburned material may form in
fire; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F) : 1110; Electrical Hazard: Data not
available; Burning Rate: Data not available.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport:Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

Z
ZINC ACETATE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Acetic acid, zinc salt; Dicarbomethoxyzine; Zinc acetate
dehydrate; Zinc diacetate; Chemical Formula: Zn(CZH302)’or Zn(CZH30z)z2H20.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Solid; Color: White; Odor: Faint
acetic acid.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “Cand I atm. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
219.49; Boiling Point at I atm.: Not pertinent; Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical Temperature:
Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: 1.74 at 20 “ C (solid); Vapor (Gas)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vaporization:Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion:Not pertinent; Heat ofDecomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information-Recommended Personal ProtectiveEquipment:MSA respirator; rubber
gloves; chemical goggles; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalator causes mild irritation of nose and
throat, coughing, and sneezing. Ingestion can cause irritation or corrosion of the alimentary tract,
resulting in vomiting. Contact with dust causes irritation of eyes and mild irritation o f skin; General
Treatmentfor Exposure:INHALATION: move to fresh air; if exposure is severe, get medical attention.
INGESTION: induce vomiting; followed by prompt and complete gastric lavage, cathartics, and
demulcents. EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.; consult physician. SKIN: wash with soap and
water; Toxicity by Inhalation: No data; Short-Tenn Exposure Limits: No data; Toxicity by Ingestion:
Grade 2, LD,,0.5-5 glkg; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas)Im’tant Characteristics: No
data; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics:Data not available; Odor Threshold: Data not available.