Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification Regulatory Status

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 H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P405 - Store locked up P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Other hazards

Known Toxic to aquatic life

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Mutagenicity Category 1A Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable