Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2017-05-17
Product name
Ethylbenzene
Product Synonyms
Ethylbenzol; Phenylethane
CAS No.
100-41-4
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H332, H335, H336, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Harmful if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing cancer May cause 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 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Ears. Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
