BDPJG - BENZENE

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Product Identification

Product ID:BENZENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-257-3819
MSDS Number: BDPJG

Responsible Party
BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.
1953 S HARVEY STREET
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6101
US

Emergency Phone: 616-726-3171, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 616-726-3171

Cage: 2H215

Contractor
HONEYWELL, BURDICK AND JACKSON
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6101 US

Telephone: 800-368-0050/800-707-4555

Cage: 2H215

Ingredients

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: >90%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRIT.
VAPOR:DIZZY,NAUSEA,INCOORDINATION,STUPOR,UNCONSCIOUSNESS & CHANGE
IN BLOOD COMPOSITION.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN,GET MED ATTN. INHALATION: REMOVE
FROM EXPOSURE,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED,GET MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:12F/-11C
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:7.9
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONT BREATH APP,WTER FOG TO COOL EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNS VIGOROUSLY AND EMITS ACIDS FUMES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGNITION. WEAR ELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM IGNITION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/HIGH RATE MECHANICAL.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL TYPE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE MASK
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR CONT: PHILLIPS PETROL CO. MFR IS THE RAW MATERIAL,BURDICK & JACKSON
LAB. REFINES IT TO DESIRED PCT,SPEC & GRADE. CONTAINER SIZE: 16 OZ
CAN.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F/80C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:2.77
Spec Gravity:0.884
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (ETHYL ETHER)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. AROMATIC HYDROCARBON ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS. COMPLY WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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