benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 flame Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 health hazard Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects. Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep container tightly closed. 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. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable