Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H340 May cause genetic defects. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

H225 - Flammable Liquids Category 2, H340 - Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B, H315 - Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, regulation (EC) No H319 - Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2, H350 - Carcinogenicity Category 1A, H372 - Specific Target Organ 1272/2008 [CLP] and Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1, H304 - Aspiration Hazard Category 1 amendments [1] Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Label elements