BENZENE CONCENTRATE STREAM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H336, H340, H350, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered to be hazardous according to regulatory guidelines. This product has been classified in accordance with hazard criteria of the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) SOR/2015-17 and the SDS contains all the information required by the HPR SOR/2015-17.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids — Category 2 Skin Irritation — Category 2 Eye Irritation — Category 2A Germ Cell Mutagenicity — Category 1B Carcinogenicity — Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity (Developmental) — Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity (Fertility) — Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity — Single Exposure (Central Nervous System) — Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity — Repeated Exposure — Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 LABEL:

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. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Blood

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, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P370 + P378 In case of fire Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

Contains

BENZENE; LIGHT CATALYTIC REFORMED NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM); N-HEXANE

Health hazards

Not Otherwise Classified None as defined under HPR SOR/2015-17 Overexposure to n-hexane may cause effects on the peripheral nerves, resulting in weakness or numbness of lower limbs. May be irritating to nose, throat, and lungs. Exposure to benzene is associated with cancer (acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome), damage to the blood-producing system, and serious blood disorders (see Section 11).

Physical hazards

Not Otherwise Classified None as defined under HPR SOR/2015-17

Other physicochemical hazards

Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited.

Environmental hazards

Expected to be very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. NFPA Hazard ID: Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 HMIS Hazard ID: Health: 2* Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.