Benzene

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 3

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Product name

Benzene

Product Synonyms

Benzole, Phene, Phenyl Hydride, Cyclohexatriene

CAS No.

71-43-2

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use

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Company Information

company name

1000 Tedia Way

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

tedia@tedia.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H412

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 2 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 5 Skin Irritation: GHS Category 2 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2A Germ Cell, Mutagenicity: GHS Category 1B Carcinogenicity: GHS Category 1A

Hazard categories

1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 3

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. H340 – May cause genetic defects. H350 – May cause cancer. H412 – Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. 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. P308+P313 – If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice. P331 – Do NOT induce vomiting. Emergency Overview Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, absorbed through the skin. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Causes cancer. May cause blood abnormalities and central nervous system effects. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Static electrical hazard. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, bone marrow, immune system, and skin.

HMIS® ratings

Health – 2 Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.

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