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General Information
Revision date
2002-12-19
Product name
Ethylbenzene
CAS No.
100-41-4
supplier name
BP Amoco Chemical Company
Manufacturer Name
Deutsche BP Aktiengesellschaft
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Company Information
company name
BP Amoco Chemical Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
bpcares@bp.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. Color Clear. Colorless. Emergency Overview WARNING! HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR, VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND NAUSEA, AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. Do not ingest. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Routes of Entry Skin contact. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation. Skin Causes skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged contact with irritants may cause dermatitis. Inhalation Causes respiratory tract irritation. High vapor concentrations can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness. Ingestion Causes mild irritation of the mouth, throat and esophagus. Aspiration hazard if swallowed -- harmful or fatal if liquid is aspirated into lungs. See Toxicological Information (section 11)
