Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H335, H336, H340, H350, H372, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture GHS-US Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 H225 Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 Carcinogenicity Category 1A H350 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, H336 Narcosis Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, H335 Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 H372 Aspiration hazard Category 1 H304 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 2 H401 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 3 H412

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US Labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H372 - Causes damage to organs (Hematopoietic system, central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H401 - Toxic to aquatic life. H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. 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/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe vapors, mist, spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and other exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, respiratory protection. P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 (see section 4 on this SDS). P330 - Rinse mouth. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

Other hazards

Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis and defatting. May cause skin dryness or cracking. Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

H225 Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 Carcinogenicity Category 1A H350 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, H336 Narcosis Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, H335 Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 H372 Aspiration hazard Category 1 H304 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 2 H401 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 3 H412 2.2. Label Elements GHS-US Labeling