Benzene ACS Grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H335, H340, H350, H372, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 2)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A) Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1A) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard (Category 3) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long­term hazard (Category 3)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H340 May cause genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Benzene ACS Grade Page 1 of 7 H402 Harmful to aquatic life H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects EUH018 In use may form flammable/explosive vapour­air mixture

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. P403 + P235 Store in a well­ventilated place. Keep cool.