Benzene Concentrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H340, H350, H361, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture The substance has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects Hazard summary

Physical hazards

Highly flammable

Health hazards

May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Irritating to skin. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Specific hazards Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged and repeated exposure to benzene may cause serious injury to blood forming organs and is associated with anaemia and to the later development of acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML). May cause central nervous system effects. May cause damage to the liver. Hydrogen sulphide, a highly toxic gas, may be present. Signs and symptoms of overexposure to hydrogen sulphide include respiratory and eye irritation, dizziness, nausea, coughing, a sensation of dryness and pain in the nose, and loss of consciousness. Odour does not provide a reliable indicator of the presence of hazardous levels in the atmosphere. Material will float and can be re-ignited on surface of water Main symptoms Symptoms include itching, burning, redness, and tearing of eyes. Dermatitis. Skin irritation Headaches, malaise, dizziness, fever, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause irritation and malaise

Contains

Distillate s (petroleum ), C6-rich Identification number 649-388-00-9

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

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.

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Not applicable.

2.3 Other hazards

Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The substance has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Classification F;R11, Carc. Cat. 2;R45, Muta. Cat. 2;R46, Repr. Cat. 3;R62-63, Xn;R65, Xi;R38, R67, N;R51/53 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 - Causes skin irritation. Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 - May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350 - May cause cancer. Reproductive toxicity Category 2 H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 narcotic effects H336 - May cause drowsiness or exposure dizziness. Aspiration hazard Category 1 H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Physical hazards Highly flammable. Health hazards May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Irritating to skin. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Environmental hazards Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Specific hazards Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged and repeated exposure to benzene may cause serious injury to blood forming organs and is associated with anaemia and to the later development of acute myelogenous leukaemia (AML). May cause central nervous system effects. May cause damage to the liver. Hydrogen sulphide, a highly toxic gas, may be present. Signs and symptoms of overexposure to hydrogen sulphide include respiratory and eye irritation, dizziness, nausea, coughing, a sensation of dryness and pain in the nose, and loss of consciousness. Odour does not provide a reliable indicator of the presence of hazardous levels in the atmosphere. Material will float and can be re-ignited on surface of water. Main symptoms Symptoms include itching, burning, redness, and tearing of eyes. Dermatitis. Skin irritation. Headaches, malaise, dizziness, fever, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause irritation and malaise.