Benzidine Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and

Classified (HNOC)

grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Additional information

99.99% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.