Benzene / Toluene Mixture

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H336, H340, H350, H361, H372, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard communication standard : Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, Blood Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Inhalation, Auditory organs, color vision 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. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373: May cause damage to organs (Auditory organs, color vision) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

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/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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/ P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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 Benzene 71-43-2 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans Naphtha (petroleum), light 64741-63-5 catalytic reformed NTP Known to be human carcinogen Benzene 71-43-2