Benzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Exclamation Mark

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements Flame

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 H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or 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 P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

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 Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity