Product ID:B717, BENZENE
MSDS Date:07/30/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028701
MSDS Number: BNBJB

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM; 5 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, FATIGUE AND WEAKNESS IN ARMS AND LEGS. CHRONIC
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE KIDNEY AND/OR LIVER DAMAGE.
IRREVERSIBLE INJURY TO BLOOD FORMI NG TISSUE MAY RESULT FROM
CHRONIC LOW LEVEL EXPOSURE. INHALATION OF BENZENE MAY CAUSE
APLASTIC ANEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE: (IARC) GROUP 1, (NTP) GROUP 1,
(ACGIH) GROUP A2, OSHA REGULATED.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, MILK OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE O2. EYE/ SKIN: IMMED FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:12F,-11C
Lower Limits:1 %
Upper Limits:7 %
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
(WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROT
EQUIP . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE
H2O TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACE TO DISTANT
IGNIT SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CNTNRS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE. CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING/FLAMES IN AREA. STOP
LEAK IF POSS WITHOUT RISK. USE H2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. TAKE UP
W/SAND/OTHER NON-COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNR FOR (SUPP
DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR
CABINET.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE 10 PPM, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG/FULL LENGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT, LAB COAT, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. JT BAKER SOLUSORB
SOLVENT ABSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT.

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F,80C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:42.8F,6.0C
Vapor Pres:74.6
Vapor Density:2.8
Spec Gravity:0.88 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID HAVING CHARACTERISTIC
AROMATIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, SULFURIC ACID, NITRIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ WAST #
U019. (TOXIC WASTE).

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