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2-Xylene

CAS RN: 95-47-6

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Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Sigma-Aldrich; Safety Data Sheet for o-Xylene. Product Number: 95660, Version 5.5 (Revision Date 06/02/2016). Available from, as of June 30, 2016: <http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/safety-center.html/>.

Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Sigma-Aldrich; Safety Data Sheet for o-Xylene. Product Number: 95660, Version 5.5 (Revision Date 06/02/2016). Available from, as of June 30, 2016: <http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/safety-center.html/>.

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Sigma-Aldrich; Safety Data Sheet for o-Xylene. Product Number: 95660, Version 5.5 (Revision Date 06/02/2016). Available from, as of June 30, 2016: <http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/safety-center.html/>.

Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective. Cool exposed containers with water.

U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation. CHRIS - Hazardous Chemical Data. Volume II. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1984-5.

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