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| Section 1. Product and Company Identification |
| Product Name | Benzene, GR | Product Code | BX0220 |
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| Synonym | BENZOL; BENZINE |
| Material Uses | Analytical reagent.
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| Chemical Family | Aromatic hydrocarbon. |
| Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
| Component | CAS # | % by Weight |
| Benzene | 71-43-2 | 100 |
| Section 3. Hazards Identification |
| Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Colorless.) |
| Emergency Overview | DANGER!
POISON! CONTAINS BENZENE. CANCER HAZARD. CAN CAUSE CANCER. EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, BONE MARROW, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. |
| WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
| Routes of Entry | Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. |
| Potential Acute Health Effects |
| Eyes | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. |
| Skin | Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator, irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. |
| Inhalation | Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). |
| Ingestion | Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. May be fatal if swallowed. |
| Potential Chronic Health Effects |
| Carcinogenic Effects | Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union. |
| Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) |
| Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: | Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. |
| Section 4. First Aid Measures |
| Eye Contact | Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Skin Contact | In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Inhalation | If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Ingestion | If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
| Flammability of the Product | Product will burn. |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 591.7°C (1097.1°F) |
| Flash Points | Closed cup: -11.1°C (12°F). |
| Flammable Limits | LOWER: 1.2% UPPER: 7.8% |
| Products of Combustion | These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). |
| Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Extremely flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of shocks, of heat, of oxidizing materials. |
| Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge:
Extremely flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Extremely explosive in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Extremely flammable in presence of shocks. Extremely explosive in presence of shocks. |
| Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions |
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion. |
| Protective Clothing (Fire) | Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. |
| Special Remarks on Fire Hazards | Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. |
| Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards | Not available. |
| Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
| Small Spill and Leak | Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. |
| Large Spill and Leak | Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
| Spill Kit Information | The following EMD Chemicals Inc. SpillSolv ® absorbent is recommended for this product: SX1330 Solvent Treatment Kit |
| Section 7. Handling and Storage |
| Handling | Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. |
| Storage | Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
| Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
| Engineering Controls | Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. |
| Personal Protection |
| Eyes | Splash goggles. |
| Body | Lab coat. |
| Respiratory | Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
| Hands | Gloves. |
| Feet | Not applicable. |
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| Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill | Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
| Product Name | Exposure Limits |
| Benzene | INRS (France, 1996).
VME: 16 mg/m3 8 hour(s). VME: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). N-Arbeidstylsinet (Norway, 1996). AN: 3 mg/m3 EH40-MEL (United Kingdom (UK), 1997). TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). ACGIH (United States, 1994). Skin STEL: 8 mg/m3 TWA: 1.6 mg/m3 NIOSH REL (United States, 1994). STEL: 1 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hour(s). OSHA (United States, 1989). STEL: 5 ppm TWA: 1 ppm BMWA_TRK (Austria, 2001). Skin STEL: 12.8 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 4 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 3.2 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). NOHSC (Australia, 2002). Notes: National Commission documentation available for these values Substance requiring review TWA: 16 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). Lijst Grenswaarden (Belgium, 2002). Skin VL: 3.25 mg/m3 8 hour(s). VL: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). SUVA (Switzerland, 2001). Skin MAK: 3.2 mg/m3 8 hour(s). MAK: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Ministry of Health (CL, 1992). TWA: 26 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 8 ppm 8 hour(s). 178/2001 (CZ, 2001). Skin STEL: 10 mg/m3 10 minute(s). STEL: 3.13 ppm 10 minute(s). TWA: 3 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 0.939 ppm 8 hour(s). TRGS900 TRK (Germany, 2002). Skin Spitzenbegrenzung: 12.8 mg/m3 Spitzenbegrenzung: 4 ppm TWA: 3.2 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Arbejdstilsynet (Denmark, 2000). Skin GV: 1.6 mg/m3 8 hour(s). GV: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s). INSHT (Spain, 2001). Skin TWA: 9.7 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 3 ppm 8 hour(s). NAOSH (Ireland, 2002). Skin OEL: 3 mg/m3 8 hour(s). OEL: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). JSOH (Japan, 1996). TWA: 32 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). Ministry of Labor (KR, 1997). TWA: 30 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). Secretary of Work and Social Security (MX, 1994). CCT: 16 mg/m3 15 minute(s). CCT: 5 ppm 15 minute(s). CPT: 3.2 mg/m3 8 hour(s). CPT: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Nationale MAC-lijst (Netherlands, 2003). Skin TGG 8 uur: 3.25 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TGG 8 uur: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). Arbeidstilsynet (Norway, 2001). AN: 3 mg/m3 8 hour(s). AN: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). NZ OSH (NZ, 1994). Skin TWA: 16 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 5 ppm 8 hour(s). AFS (Sweden, 2000). Skin KTV: 9 mg/m3 15 minute(s). KTV: 3 ppm 15 minute(s). NGV: 1.5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). NGV: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s). ACGIH TLV (United States, 2002). Skin STEL: 8 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 2.5 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 1.6 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL (United States, 1974). STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989). Notes: See Table Z-2 for the limits applicable in the operations or sectors excluded in 1910.1028. The final benzene standard in 1910.1028 applies to all occupational exposures to benzene except some subsegments of industry where exposures are consistently unde r the action level (i.e., distribution and sale of fuels, sealed containers and pipelines, coke production, oil and gas drilling and production, natural gas processing, and the percentage exclusion for liquid mixtures); for the excepted subsegments, the benzene limits in Table Z-2 apply. Sec. 1910.1028 Benzene. STEL: 5 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 1 ppm 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 2002). AMP: 50 ppm 10 minute(s). CEIL: 25 ppm TWA: 10 ppm 8 hour(s). |
| Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Odor | Characteristic. |
| Color | Colorless. |
| Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Colorless.) |
| Molecular Weight | 78.12 g/mole |
| Molecular Formula | C6-H6 |
| pH | Not applicable. |
| Boiling/Condensation Point | 80.05°C (176.1°F) |
| Melting/Freezing Point | 5.61°C (42.1°F) |
| Critical Temperature | 289°C (552.2°F) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.879 (Water = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | Not available. |
| Vapor Density | 2.77 (Air = 1) |
| Odor Threshold | 4.68 ppm |
| Evaporation Rate | 3.5 compared to (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1) |
| LogKow | Not available. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
| Stability and Reactivity | The product is stable. |
| Conditions of Instability | Not available. |
| Incompatibility with Various Substances | Highly reactive with oxidizing agents. |
| Rem/Incompatibility | Not available. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Not available. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
| Section 11. Toxicological Information |
| RTECS Number: |
| Benzene | CY1400000 |
| Toxicity | Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 930 mg/kg [Rat].
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 48 mg/kg [Mouse]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 10000 ppm 7 hour(s) [Rat]. |
| Chronic Effects on Humans | CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union. |
| Acute Effects on Humans | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator, irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. May be fatal if swallowed. |
| Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) | Not available. |
| Irritancy | Draize Test ( Rabbit):
Eyes: 2mg/24h. Reaction: Severe. Skin: 20 mg/24h moderate |
| Sensitization | Not available. |
| Carcinogenic Effects | Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC, 1 (Known To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP, + (Proven.) by OSHA, + (Proven.) by NIOSH, 1 (Proven for human.) by European Union. |
| Toxicity to Reproductive System | Tests on laboratory animals for reproductive effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects on Chemical Substances (RTECS). |
| Teratogenic Effects | Not available. |
| Mutagenic Effects | Tests on laboratory animals for mutagenic effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS). |
| Section 12. Ecological Information |
| Ecotoxicity | Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 9.23 mg/l [EC50, Intoxication], 48 hours [Daphnia (Daphnia magna)]. 10 mg/l [EC50, Intoxication], 48 hours [Daphnia (Daphnia magna)]. 11.73 mg/l [EC50, Intoxication], 48 hours [Daphnia (Daphnia magna)]. 5.3 mg/l [LC50, Mortality], 96 hours [Fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss)]. 5.9 mg/l [LC50, Mortality], 96 hours [Fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss)]. 9.2 mg/l [LC50, Mortality], 96 hours [Fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss)]. |
| BOD5 and COD | Not available. |
| Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation | The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. |
| Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
| EPA Waste Number | U019 D001 D018 |
| Treatment | Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. Specified Technology - Incineration or fuels blending to less than the TCLP standard. Contact your local permitted waste disposal site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. |
| Section 14. Transport Information |
| DOT Classification | Proper Shipping Name: BENZENE
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1114 Packing Group: II RQ: 10 lbs. (4.536 kg) |
| TDG Classification | Not available. |
| IMO/IMDG Classification | Proper Shipping Name: BENZENE
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1114 Packing Group: II RQ: 10 |
| ICAO/IATA Classification | Not available. |
| Section 15. Regulatory Information |
| U.S. Federal Regulations | TSCA 8(b) inventory: Benzene |
| SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Benzene SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Benzene: Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard |
| SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Benzene |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Benzene |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Benzene |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. |
| WHMIS (Canada) | CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8°C (100°F).
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC). |
| CEPA DSL: Benzene |
| This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information. |
| International Regulations |
| EINECS | Benzene 200-753-7 |
| DSCL (EEC) | R11- Highly flammable.
R45- May cause cancer. R48/23/24/25- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
| International Lists | Australia (NICNAS): Benzene
China: Benzene Germany water class: Benzene Japan (MITI): Benzene Korea (TCCL): Benzene Philippines (RA6969): Benzene |
| China: Benzene |
| State Regulations | Pennsylvania RTK: Benzene: (special hazard, environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Benzene New Jersey: Benzene |
| California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute: Benzene
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause reproductive harm (male) which would require a warning under the statute: Benzene California prop. 65 (no significant risk level): Benzene California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: Benzene California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Benzene |
| Section 16. Other Information |
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| Notice to Reader |
| The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |
