Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

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2.2 Label elements

Labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H340 - May cause genetic defects (oral, inhalation). H350 - May cause cancer (inhalation, oral). H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (if inhaled, if swallowed).

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 and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. P260 - Do not breathe mist, spray, vapours, fumes, gas. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. 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. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use ABC-powder, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry extinguishing powder to extinguish. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Dispose of contents and container to a hazardous or special waste collection point, comply with applicable local, national and international regulation..

2.3 Other hazards

Contains no PBT and/or vPvB substances ≥ 0.1% assessed in accordance with REACH Annex XIII Component Substance(s) not meeting the PBT criteria of REACH Benzene (71-43-2) regulation, in accordance with Annex XIII Substance(s) not meeting the vPvB criteria of REACH Benzene (71-43-2) regulation, in accordance with Annex XIII