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EC/CAS
119-61-9
Name of the chemical
Benzophenon (2022/692)
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Benzophenone
Product Synonyms
Diphenyl ketone; Diphenylmethanone
CAS No.
119-61-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H350, H373, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H350
May cause cancer
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H350 - May cause cancer H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity