BENZENE DRAG (RANGE)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Emergency overview Liquid. [Watery liquid.] Colourless. Aromatic. [Strong] Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Get medical attention. IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical attention See Section 12 for environmental precautions.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 5 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE (Narcotic effects) - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves.; < 1 hour (breakthrough time) Wear suitable gloves. Suitable protective footwear. Chemical splash goggles. Eyewash bottle with clean water.. Wear eye or face protection: Recommended: Tightly-fitting goggles. Wear protective clothing Recommended Wear protective clothing.. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Ingestion No specific data. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.