BENZENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, 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. CLASSIFICATION Flammable Liquids — Category 2 Skin Irritation — Category 2 Eye Irritation — Category 2A Germ Cell Mutagenicity — Category 1B Carcinogenicity — Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity — Repeated Exposure — Category 1 Aspiration Hazard — Category 1 LABEL Pictogram 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. H350: May cause cancer 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. 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. 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.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

Health hazards

Not Otherwise Classified None as defined under HPR SOR/2015-17 May be irritating to nose, throat, and lungs. Exposure to benzene is associated with cancer (acute myeloid 4 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 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.

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 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity — Repeated Exposure — Category 1 Aspiration Hazard — Category 1 LABEL: Pictogram: 3