BENZENE

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 2 GHS-US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed or inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. – No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapor/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call doctor, poison center. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call doctor, poison center if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), and dry chemical to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.