Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H370, H372, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Classification (GHS-US)

Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Muta. 1B H340 Carc. 1A H350 STOT SE 1 H370 STOT RE 1 H372 Asp. Tox. 1 H304 Aquatic Acute 2 H401 Aquatic Chronic 2 H411

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US Labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe vapors, mist, spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and other exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, respiratory protection. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 - Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see section 4). P330 - If swallowed, rinse mouth. P331 - If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to local, regional, national, and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. Exposure may aggravate individuals with pre-existing skin, kidney, liver, and pulmonary disorders. Flammable vapors can accumulate in head space of closed systems. Contains benzene, a regulated human carcinogen. Benzene has the potential to cause anemia and other blood diseases, including leukemia, after repeated and prolonged exposure. Exposure to light hydrocarbons in the same boiling range as this product has been associated in animal studies with systemic toxicity. 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available