Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H372, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable Liquid Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/irritation : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity(Repeated exposure) : Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Precautionary statements

Warning Label

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour 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 (Refer Section SDS 11) H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. Flammable liquids (chapter 2.6) 1, 2, 3 P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment 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 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use Suitable extinguishing media for extinction(Refer Section MSDS 5).

Storage

P403+P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 : Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation

NFPA Ratings

Health=2, Fire=3, Reactivity=0