1,2-DimethylbenzeneC8H10

CAS-No.:
95-47-6
UN-No.:
1307
EC-No.:
202-422-2
Hazard identification number:
30
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
TRGS 900 (DE/INT)
  • AGW (mg/m3) 220
  • AGW (ppm) 50
  • H: 226
    Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 304
    May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H: 312 + 332
    Harmful in contact with skin.
    Harmful if inhaled.

  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 319
    Causes serious eye irritation
  • H: 335
    May cause respiratory irritation
  • H: 412
    Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting
    effects

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -25 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    144 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,88 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    8.56 ± 0.04 eV
  • Flash Point:
    30 °C
  • Ignition Temperature:
    465 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    6,69 (20°C) hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    0.97 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    7.6 Vol.-%
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*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • 1,2-Dimethylbenzene
  • 1,2-Xylene
  • 2-Methyltoluene
  • Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl- (9CI)
  • o-Xylene
  • o-Xylene (8CI)
  • ortho-Xylene
  • Ortoxilene

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