Benzene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Hazardous Products Regulations

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2 Not Otherwise Category 1 Classified (PHNOC) - Static- accumulating flammable liquid

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapour. May cause flash fire or explosion. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Blood) May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/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 advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray or fog to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved facility in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards

which do not result None.