SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date: 26-Jun-2018 Revision Number: 4

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name XYLENE

Product Code V703-00
Alternate Product Code V70300
Product Class PAINT THINNER
Color Clear
Recommended use Industrial paint
Restrictions on use No information available

Manufacturer Emergency Telephone

Benjamin Moore & Co. CHEMTREC (US): 800-424-9300
101 Paragon Drive CHEMTREC (outside US): (703)-527-3887
Montvale, NJ 07645
Phone: 1-866-708-9180
corotechcoatings.com

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4

Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Carcinogenicity Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2
Aspiration toxicity Category 1
Flammable liquids Category 3

Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements
Harmful in contact with skin
Harmful if inhaled

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Causes skin irritation

Causes serious eye irritation
Suspected of causing cancer
May cause respiratory irritation
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Flammable liquid and vapor

Appearance liquid Odor solvent

Precautionary Statements - Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear eye/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Keep cool

Precautionary Statements - Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Skin
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Do NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Precautionary Statements - Storage

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Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary Statements - Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Not applicable

Other information
No information available

3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS

Chemical name CAS No. Weight-%

Xylene 1330-20-7 80
Ethyl benzene 100-41-4 25

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance.

Eye Contact Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact
lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists,
consult a specialist.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Do not induce
vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Consult a physician.

Protection Of First-Aiders Use personal protective equipment.

Most Important No information available.

Symptoms/Effects

Notes To Physician Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable Properties Vapors may travel considerable distance to a source of

ignition and flash back. Vapors may cause flash fire.

Suitable Extinguishing Media Foam, dry powder or water. Use extinguishing measures

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that are appropriate to local circumstances and the

surrounding environment.

Protective Equipment And Precautions For As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighters pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear.

Hazardous combustion products Burning may result in carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other combustion products of varying composition
which may be toxic and/or irritating.

Specific Hazards Arising From The Chemical Flammable. Flash back possible over considerable
distance. Keep product and empty container away from
heat and sources of ignition. Closed containers may
rupture if exposed to fire or extreme heat. Thermal
decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapors.

Sensitivity To Mechanical Impact No

Sensitivity To Static Discharge Yes

Flash Point Data

Flash Point (°F) 80
Flash Point (°C) 27
Method PMCC

Flammability Limits In Air

Lower flammability limit: Not available

Upper flammability limit: Not available

NFPA Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Instability: 0 Special: Not Applicable

NFPA Legend
0 - Not Hazardous
1 - Slightly
2 - Moderate
3 - High
4 - Severe

The ratings assigned are only suggested ratings, the contractor/employer has ultimate responsibilities for NFPA ratings where this system is used.

Additional information regarding the NFPA rating system is available from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) at www.nfpa.org.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautions to prevent flashback. Ground
and bond all containers and handling equipment. Take precautionary measures
against static discharges. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment.

Other Information Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not
flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Local authorities should be

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advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Methods for Cleaning Up Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Use a non-sparking or explosion
proof means to transfer material to a sealed, appropriate container for disposal.
Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear personal protective equipment.
Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Use only in ventilated areas. Prevent vapor
build-up by providing adequate ventilation during and after use.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges. To avoid ignition of

vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be
grounded. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not smoke. Extinguish all
flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors and other
sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone. Ignition and/or flash
back may occur.

Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away
from heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Keep in properly labeled containers. Keep out of the reach of children.

Incompatible Materials Incompatible with strong acids and bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Technical measures/Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use only where airflow will keep vapors from building
up in or near the work area in adjoining rooms. Comply with all national, state, and
local codes pertaining to the storage, handling, dispensing and disposal of
flammable liquids.

Dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers

and equipment before transferring material. All equipment should be non-sparking
and explosion proof. Use explosion proof electrical equipment for ventilation,
lighting and material handling.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits

Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL

Xylene 100 ppm - TWA 100 ppm - TWA
150 ppm - STEL 435 mg/m3 - TWA
Ethyl benzene 20 ppm - TWA 100 ppm - TWA
435 mg/m3 - TWA
Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Exposure Limits
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration Exposure Limits
N/E - Not Established

Appropriate engineering
controls

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Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields. If splashes are likely to occur, wear:. Tightly
fitting safety goggles.
Skin Protection Long sleeved clothing. Protective gloves.
Respiratory Protection Use only with adequate ventilation. In operations where exposure limits are
exceeded, use a NIOSH approved respirator that has been selected by a
technically qualified person for the specific work conditions. When spraying the
product or applying in confined areas, wear a NIOSH approved respirator
specified for paint spray or organic vapors.

Hygiene Measures Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before re-use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance liquid
Odor solvent
Odor Threshold No information available
Density (lbs/gal) 7.2 - 7.3
Specific Gravity 0.86 - 0.88
pH No information available
Viscosity (cps) No information available
Solubility(ies) No information available
Water solubility No information available
Evaporation Rate No information available
Vapor pressure @20 °C (kPa) No information available
Vapor density No information available
Wt. % Solids 0 - 10
Vol. % Solids 0 - 10
Wt. % Volatiles 90 - 100
Vol. % Volatiles 90 - 100
VOC Regulatory Limit (g/L) Not applicable
Boiling Point (°F) 278
Boiling Point (°C) 137
Freezing Point (°F) No information available
Freezing Point (°C) No information available
Flash Point (°F) 80
Flash Point (°C) 27
Method PMCC
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable
Upper flammability limit: No information available
Lower flammability limit: No information available
Autoignition Temperature (°F) No information available
Autoignition Temperature (°C) No information available
Decomposition Temperature (°F) No information available
Decomposition Temperature (°C) No information available
Partition coefficient No information available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity No data available

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Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions. Hazardous polymerisation

does not occur.

Conditions to avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces, static
electricity and sources of ignition. Sparks. Elevated
temperature.

Incompatible Materials Incompatible with strong acids and bases and strong
oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating

gases and vapors.

Possibility of hazardous reactions None under normal conditions of use.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information

Information on likely routes of exposure

Principal Routes of Exposure Eye contact, skin contact and inhalation.

Acute Toxicity

Product Information Repeated or prolonged exposure to organic solvents may lead to permanent brain
and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and
inhaling vapors may be harmful or fatal.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Symptoms No information available

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Eye contact Causes serious eye irritation. May cause redness, itching, and pain.
Skin contact May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Prolonged skin contact may defat the
skin and produce dermatitis.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Small
amounts of this product aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or
vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to
death.
Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. High vapor / aerosol concentrations are irritating to the
eyes, nose, throat and lungs and may cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness,
unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects.
Sensitization No information available
Neurological Effects No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Target organ effects No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
STOT - single exposure May cause disorder and damage to the. Respiratory system.
Other adverse effects No information available.

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Aspiration Hazard May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. Small amounts of this product
aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild
to severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death.

Numerical measures of toxicity

The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document

ATEmix (oral) 3502 mg/kg

ATEmix (dermal) 1391 mg/kg
ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) 1.9 mg/L

Acute Toxicity
Component Information

Xylene
LD50 Oral: 4300 mg/kg (Rat)
LD50 Dermal: > 1700 mg/kg (Rabbit)
LC50 Inhalation (Vapor): 5000 ppm (Rat, 4 hr.)
Ethyl benzene
LD50 Oral: mg/kg (Rat)
LD50 Dermal: > mg/kg (Rabbit)
LC50 Inhalation (Vapor): mg/m3 (Rat, 2 hr.)

Carcinogenicity
The information below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen:.

Chemical name IARC NTP OSHA

2B - Possible Human Listed
Ethyl benzene Carcinogen

Legend
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP - National Toxicity Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Effects
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.

Product Information
Acute Toxicity to Fish
No information available

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates

No information available

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Plants

No information available

Persistence / Degradability
No information available.

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Bioaccumulation
No information available.

Mobility in Environmental Media

No information available.

Ozone
Not applicable

Component Information
Acute Toxicity to Fish

Xylene
LC50: 13.5 mg/L (Rainbow Trout - 96 hr.)
Ethyl benzene
LC50: 12.1 mg/L (Fathead Minnow - 96 hr.)

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates

Ethyl benzene
EC50: 1.8 mg/L (Daphnia magna - 48 hr.)

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Plants

Ethyl benzene
EC50: 4.6 mg/L (Green algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus), 72 hrs.)

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Local
requirements may vary, consult your sanitation department or state-designated
environmental protection agency for more disposal options.

Empty Container Warning Emptied containers may retain product residue. Follow label warnings even after
container is emptied. Residual vapors may explode on ignition.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT
Proper Shipping Name XYLENES
Hazard class 3
UN-No. UN1307
Packing Group III
Description UN1307, XYLENES, 3, III

ICAO / IATA Contact the preparer for further information.

IMDG / IMO Contact the preparer for further information.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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International Inventories
TSCA: United States Yes - All components are listed or exempt.
DSL: Canada Yes - All components are listed or exempt.

Federal Regulations
SARA 311/312 hazardous categorization
Acute health hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
Fire hazard Yes
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive Hazard No

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains
a chemical or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 372:

Chemical name CAS No. Weight-% CERCLA/SARA 313

(de minimis concentration)
Xylene 1330-20-7 80 1.0
Ethyl benzene 100-41-4 25 0.1

Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product contains the following HAPs:

Chemical name CAS No. Weight-% Hazardous Air Pollutant

(HAP)
Xylene 1330-20-7 80 Listed
Ethyl benzene 100-41-4 25 Listed

US State Regulations
California Proposition 65

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State Right-to-Know
Chemical name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania
Xylene X X X
Ethyl benzene X X X
Toluene X X X
Benzene X X X

Legend
X - Listed

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS - Health: 2* Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 PPE: -

HMIS Legend
0 - Minimal Hazard
1 - Slight Hazard
2 - Moderate Hazard
3 - Serious Hazard
4 - Severe Hazard
* - Chronic Hazard
X - Consult your supervisor or S.O.P. for "Special" handling instructions.
Note: The PPE rating has intentionally been left blank. Choose appropriate PPE that will protect employees from the hazards the material will
present under the actual normal conditions of use.

Caution: HMISÒ ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 representing significant hazards or
risks. Although HMISÒ ratings are not required on MSDSs under 29 CFR 1910.1200, the preparer, has chosen to provide them. HMISÒ ratings are
to be used only in conjunction with a fully implemented HMISÒ program by workers who have received appropriate HMISÒ training. HMISÒ is a
registered trade and service mark of the NPCA. HMISÒ materials may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.

WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to control lead
exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself
and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.

Prepared By Product Stewardship Department

Benjamin Moore & Co.
101 Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
800-225-5554

Revision Date: 26-Jun-2018

Revision Summary Not available

Disclaimer
The information contained herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. This information is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a
supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and
completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health of
employees. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable
federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations.

END OF SAFETY DATA SHEET

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