This 5-liter aluminum container holds a mixture of xylene isomers, identified as Xylene, mixture of isomers (CAS 1330-20-7). It falls under the category of Hydrocarbons, aromatic. The substance requires specific handling due to its flammability, with no open flames, smoking, or unauthorized entry allowed near it. Safety measures such as wearing protective eyewear and gloves are recommended. In the European Union, the recommended indicative occupational exposure limit values are set at 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.

• CAS Number: 1330-20-7
• Molecular Formula: CH4O
• Molecular Weight: 32.042
• Exact Mass: 32.026214747
• Boiling Point: 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -144 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 1.11 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H351 (100%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]