BENZENE - CUSTOM D4492 IMPURITY STANDARD WITH 1,4 DIOXANE WITHOUT INTERNAL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Identification: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Can accumulate static charge by flow or agitation. Vapor is heavier than air and may spread long distances. Distant ignition and flashback are possible. Liquid can float on water and may travel to distant locations and/or spread fire. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases. Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Central nervous system depressant. Vapor may cause headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and confusion. Confined space hazard. EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Causes severe eye and skin irritation. Aspiration hazard. Swallowing or vomiting of the liquid may result in aspiration (breathing) into the lungs. VERY TOXIC. Long-term exposure causes blood and immune system damage. CANCER HAZARD - can cause cancer. MUTAGEN - May cause inheritable genetic damage. GHS LABELING SYMBOLS:

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DANGER

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin and serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

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. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. For IATA Proper Shipping Name and identification, refer to Section 15 of this text. Please refer to Section 11 & 15 for Health Hazard information.