The product under consideration is Xylene, a mixture of isomers, with a Molecular Weight of 106.17 g/mol, categorized as an aromatic hydrocarbon. It comes in a 10 L tinplate container and falls under the category of clearing agents within histology/microscopy intermediates. In the workplace, it carries several warning labels such as "No open flame," "Caution - inflammable material," "Use safety goggles," and "Wear safety gloves." The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 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]