This 10-liter tinplate container holds a mixture of xylene isomers, identified as Xylene, mixture of isomers (CAS 1330-20-7). It falls under the substance group Hydrocarbons, aromatic. In accordance with Directive 2000/39/EC, recommended indicative occupational exposure limits are set at 8 hours limit value: 221 mg/m3 (50 ppm) and short term limit value: 442 mg/m3 (100 ppm). Safety measures include wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, and prohibiting open flames, fire, open ignition sources, and smoking. This product is classified as highly flammable and may potentially cause cancer.

• 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]