BENZENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 2.2. Flammable liquids - Category 2 - H225 Aspiration toxicity - Category 1 - H304 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 - H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2 - H319 Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 1B - H340 Carcinogenicity - Category 1A - H350 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 1 - H372

2.2 Label elements

Labelled according to REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 EC-No 200-753-7

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour 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

Precautionary statements

P280 - Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P273 - Avoid release to the environment P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/container to industrial incineration plant

Supplemental label elements

Restricted to professional users

2.3 Other hazards

Physical-Chemical Properties Highly volatile. The vapours are heavier than air and may carry along the ground giving a high risk of explosion. In case of pump , Friction generated by product discharge can create static charges of sufficient magnitude to cause SPARKS WHICH MAY LEAD TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Potential health effects

Inhalation of vapours in high concentration may cause anaesthesia and irritation of respiratory system. If swallowed accidentally, the product may enter the lungs due to its low viscosity and lead to the rapid development of very serious pulmonary lesions (medical survey during 48 hours).