Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard communication standard 29 CFR 1910.1200; the SDS and labels contain all the information as required by the standard. Emergency Overview Danger Physical state: Liquid Color: Clear, Colorless Odor: sweet, distinct

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable Liquid, Aspiration hazard, Carcinogen, Moderate skin irritant, Moderate eye irritant, Mutagen, Target Organ Effects

Classifications

Flammable liquids , Category 2 Skin irritation , Category 2 Eye irritation , Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity , Category 1B Carcinogenicity , Category 1A Specific target organ systemic toxicity - repeated exposure , Category 1 , Blood

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. 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 (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 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. 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 dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity: IARC Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans 71-43-2