Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H304, H315, H319, H336, H341, H350, H361, H370, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Explosives No classification Flammable gases No classification Aerosol No classification Oxidizing gases No classification Gases under pressure No classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Flammable solids No classification Self-reactive substances and No classification mixtures Pyrophoric liquids No classification Pyrophoric solids No classification Self-heating substances and classification not possible mixtures Substances and mixtures which in No classification contact with water emit flammable gases Oxidizing liquids No classification Oxidizing solids No classification Organic peroxides No classification Corrosive to metals No classification Desensitized explosives classification not possible

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) No classification Acute toxicity (inhalation gas) No classification Acute toxicity (inhalation vapors) No classification Acute toxicity (inhalation dust/mist) classification not possible Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitization classification not possible Skin sensitization classification not possible Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single Category 1 (respiratory system) exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (single Category 3 (Narcosis) exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (central nervous system, hematopoietic (repeated exposure) system) Aspiration hazard Category 1 Environmental Hazardous to the aquatic Category 2 hazards environment, short-term (acute) Hazardous to the aquatic Category 2 environment, long-term (chronic) Hazardous to the ozone layer classification not possible

Hazard pictograms

GHS JP) GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

Signal word

GHS JP) : Danger

Hazard statements

GHS JP) : Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225) Harmful if swallowed (H302) May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304) Causes skin irritation (H315) Causes serious eye irritation (H319) May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336) Suspected of causing genetic defects (H341) May cause cancer (H350) Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361) Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) (H370) Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, hematopoietic system) through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372) Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411)

Precautionary statements

JP)

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. (P201) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. (P202) Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. (P210) Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. (P240) Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. (P241) Use only non-sparking tools. (P242) Take action to prevent static discharges. (P243) Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. (P260) Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. (P264) Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. (P270) Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. (P271) Avoid release to the environment. (P273) Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. (P280)

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. (P301+P310) IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . (P303+P361+P353) IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing (P304+P340) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. (P305+P351+P338) IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. (P308+P311) Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. (P314) Rinse mouth. (P330) Do NOT induce vomiting. (P331) If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. (P332+P313) If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. (P337+P313) Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. (P362+P364) In case of fire: Use specify appropriate media to extinguish. (P370+P378) Collect spillage. (P391)

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. (P403+P233) Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. (P403+P235) Store locked up. (P405)

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. (P501)