Benzene

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Narcosis Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(central nervous system, hematopoietic system)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard: Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term hazard: Category 2 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs after single exposure May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.