Tissue-Tek® Xylene (mixed isomers)

Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.

Symptoms: Irritating to nose and throat. Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS disturbance, dizziness, headache, stupor, coma and death.

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Symptoms: Skin contact causes local defatting of the skin which will cause irritation and chaffing. Repeated contact causes defatting of the skin with resultant irritation and flaking.

Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention

Symptoms: May be irritating.

Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.

Symptoms: Ingestion can causes extreme irritation to GI tract. May cause mild to severe pulmonary injury if small amounts are aspirated into the respiratory tract.

Alcohol type foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.

Water is ineffective against xylene fires but may be used to cool adjacent containers.

Pyrolysis will release toxic oxides such as carbon monoxide

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective fire-fighting clothing.

Wear Personal protective Equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Toxic to marine organisms. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Xylene evaporates and is not expected to bioaccumulate. The material is removed from the air by dry and liquid adsorption. The half-life for xylene in the atmosphere is less than one day.

absorb with a suitable absorbent (such as paper towels) and dispose

Materials: paper towels

Wear lab coat, chemical safety goggles, and gloves. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Ground containers, take precautions to prevent static discharge. Remove all sources of ignition. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Store in a cool, well ventilated place. Store in a closed container, away from open flames or other sources of ignition. Store locked up. Keep away from sources of ignition, heat and incompatible materials.

Wash thoroughly after handling. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Remove all sources of ignition. Ground containers, take precautions to prevent static discharge.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ventilation System: Usually not required. When required, Refer to the ACGIH document, “Industrial Ventilation, a Manual of Recommended Practices” for details about ventilation.

Chemical resistant, impervious gloves should be worn at all times when handling this product.

Chemical safety goggles/glasses.

Personal Respirator: Usually not required. In case of emergency, or when exposure levels are unknown, use a positive pressure, full face piece, air supplied respirator.

Appropriate personal protective equipment for the body, foot and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the tasks being performed and risks involved.

Stable under normal storage and usage conditions

No data available

Hazardous polymerization does not occur

heat, flame and sources of ignition

oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smoke and irritating fumes

Incineration at a licensed chemical disposal facility is the preferred method.

Dispose of contents and container in accord with all applicable regulations. Dispose of as unused product.

3L