BENZENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 2A Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Carcinogenicity: Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an Environmental Hazard

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. 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. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): 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. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

No information provided

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Health Hazards Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation: Category 2A Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Carcinogenicity: Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1 Environmental Hazards Not classified as an Environmental Hazard