Product ID:VV-B-231 BENZENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2764
MSDS Number: BDSVY

SHELL CHEMICAL CO.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
HOUSTON, TX 77210
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: 86916

SHELL OIL COMPANY

2463 HOUSTON, TX 77210 US

Telephone: 800-231-6950

Cage: 54527

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:FATIQUE, NAUSEA AND HEADACHE WHICH MAY BE
FOLLOWED BY CONVULSIONS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.*

First Aid:INHALE: RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE CPR. IF BRTHG
DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INJEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONTACT:
IMMED FLUSH EYES OR SKIN W/ PLENTY OF WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG &
SHOES. CALL A PHYSICIAN

Flash Point:10F,-12C TCC
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:7.1
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE DIRECT STREAM OF WATER.
PRODUCT WILL FLOAT & CAN BE REIGNITED ON SURFACE OF WATER

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGN SOURCES. ISOL HAZ AREA & CLEAR
UNAUTHD PERS. WEARRSPTR & PROT CLTHG. SHUT OFF SCE OF LEAK IF SAFE.
DIKE & CONTAIN. WATER FOG TO SUPPR VAPOR. RMV W/ VAC TRUCK OR PUMP
TO STOR CNTNR. SOAK UP RE SIDUE W/ABSORB. FLUSH AREA W/ WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT WELD, HEAT OR DRILL ON OR NEAR CONTAINER:
EMPTIED CONTAINERS CAN CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCED TLV,NIOSH/MSHA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION AS REQ RO CNTRL VAPORS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING/BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 20 APRIL 1982 * PROLONGED & REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY TO BLOOD FORMING ORGANS. BENZENE IS SUSPECTED OF
CARCINOGENIC (LEUKEMIA) POTENTIAL IN MAN.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F/79.4C
Vapor Pres:167
Vapor Density:2.8
Spec Gravity:0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.1 (BUTYL ACETATE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. AROMATIC HYDROCARBON ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME & VAPOR
ACCUMULATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE & UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC
COMPDS MAY BE FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:USE DISPOSAL FACIL APVD UNDER RCRA REGULATIONS
FOR HAZ WASTE. USE NON-LEAKING CNTNR. SEAL TIGHT & LABEL PROPERLY.
KEEP OUT OF SURFACE WATERS OR SEWERS ENTERING OR LEADING TO SURFACE
WATERS.

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