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EC/CAS
71-43-2
Name of the chemical
Benzol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-05-14
Product name
Marathon Petroleum Benzene
Product Synonyms
Benzene; Cyclohexatriene
Chemical name
Petroleum Hydrocarbon
CAS No.
71-43-2
Emergency telephone
1-877-627-5463
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Company Information
company name
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2
2.3 Other hazards
Static accumulating flammable liquid
2.2 Label elements
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR May accumulate electrostatic charge and ignite or explode May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause genetic defects May cause cancer Causes damage to organs (blood, blood-forming organs, immune system) through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life Appearance Clear Liquid Physical State Liquid Odor Sweet , Distinct
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash hands and any possibly exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid release to the environment
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention 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 attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use water spray, fog or regular foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container at an approved waste disposal plant