Ortho-Xylene

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Ortho-xylene is mainly used as a raw material for phthalic anhydride. It is also used for solvents and pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. When used for solvents, it can be used for ethylbenzene-free solvents compliant with the Ordinance on Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances.

Abbreviation: OX Main Applications: Phthalic anhydride, synthetic resin Packaging: Tankships, tank trucks, drums, cans Identification of Substance Chemical Formula Existing Chemical Substance Inventory No. (3)-3 CAS No. 95-47-6 TSCA Listing Listed EINECS No. 202-422-2 Physical Properties Appearance: Liquid Color/Odor: Colorless/Pungent odor Specific Gravity (20°C): 0.880 Boiling Point (°C): 144.4 Melting Point (°C): -25.2 Flash Point (°C): 32.0 (Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus) Vapor Pressure kPa (℃): 0.88 (25) Ignition Temperature (°C): 463 Explosive Limit (Vol%): 0.9-6.7 Solubility (25°C)mg/100gH2O: 20 / Soluble in alcohol and ethel Main Applicable Laws and Regulations Health Effects Acute Toxicity: LD50oral rat 5000mg/kg / LCLOinhalation rat 6125ppm/12hr / LCLOinhalation mouse 30,000mg/m3 Chronic Toxicity: In a study conducted in 206 workers whose estimated maximum exposure is 100 ppm or more, neurasthenia-like symptoms and autonomic disorder occurred in 18% and vasomotor disturbance in 14%, and the incidence was 2 to 4 times higher in the group of those who worked for 5 years or more than in the group of those who worked for less than 5 years (xylene). Biodegradability: Biodegradability is good. Fish Toxicity: TLm95 Shrimp 7.4ppm Mutagenicity: Not confirmed Carcinogenicity: Not confirmed Eye and Skin Irritation: Irritating to the eye and skin. Repeated contact with the skin can cause dermatitis.