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EC/CAS
71-43-2
Name of the chemical
Benzene
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2020-07-31
Product name
Benzene AR, ACS
CAS No.
71-43-2
supplier name
Avantor Performance Materials India Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials India Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquid, category 2
Health hazards
Aspiration hazard, category 1 Skin irritation, category 2 Eye irritation, category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity, category 1B Carcinogenicity, category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), category 1(1) Target Organs (1) no data available
Signal word
Danger Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, Annex XIII.
