General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2026-04-13
Product name
Benzocaine
CAS No.
94-09-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 3 ic hazard
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 3 ic hazard
