Benzene Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 105
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Benzene
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 5). May be harmful if inhaled (H333).
Hazard class: Germ cell mutagenicity and carcinogenicity (Category 1). May cause genetic defects (H340). May cause cancer (H350). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Known human carcinogen (IARC-1)
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Benzene
Synonyms: Benzol
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71-43-2 |
C6H6 |
78.11 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Immediately call POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P310+P331).
Class IB flammable liquid. Flash point: -11 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.3% Upper: 7.8% Autoignition Temperature: 498 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters and aldehydes. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Ground or bond container and receiving equipment (P240). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash protective gloves and clothing after handling (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area. Exposure guidelines: PEL 1 ppm, STEL 5 ppm (OSHA) TLV 0.5 ppm Ceiling 2.5 (ACGIH) Readily absorbed through the skin.
Colorless liquid. Gasoline-like odor. Soluble: Slightly in water. Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, and acetic acid.
Boiling point: 80 °C Melting point: 5.5 °C Refractive index: 1.50 Specific gravity: 0.88
Avoid contact with aluminum chloride, sulfuric acid, and oxidizing agents. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Severe eye irritant, nausea, dizziness, and headache. Chronic effects: Carcinogen and mutagen. Target organs: Blood and bone marrow.
ORL-RAT LD50: 930 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: 10,000 ppm/7H SKN-RBT LD50: greater than 9.4 mL/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Benzene. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN1114.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-753-7), RCRA U019.
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