<p>The product under consideration is Xylene, a mixture of isomers with a Molecular Weight of 106.17 g/mol, classified as an aromatic hydrocarbon. It is available in a 10 L tinplate container. In the workplace, it carries several warning labels such as "Prohibition label," "No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibited," "No admittance for unauthorized persons," "Warning label," "Caution - inflammable material," "Precept label," "Use safety goggles," and "Wear safety gloves." The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 8 hours limit value: 221 mg/m3 (50 ppm) and short term limit value: 442 mg/m3 (100 ppm) according to Directive 2000/39/EC.</p>
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<li>CAS Number: 1330-20-7</li>
<li>Molecular Formula: CH4O</li>
<li>Molecular Weight: 32.042</li>
<li>Exact Mass: 32.026214747</li>
<li>Boiling Point: 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)</li>
<li>Melting Point: -144 °F (NTP, 1992)</li>
<li>Vapour Density: 1.11 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)</li>
<li>GHS Signal Word: Danger</li>
<li>Hazard Statements:</li>
<li>H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]</li>
<li>H351 (100%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]</li>
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