Product ID:BENZOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2764
MSDS Number: BDSWB

J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: 5B970

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: 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:INH:HEAD,DIZZ,NAUSEA,DULLNESS;SKIN:MAY BE
ABSORBED,REDNESS PAIN;EYES:REDNESS PAIN *SEE SUPP DATA

First Aid:IF INHALED,REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
ARTIF.RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,GIVE OXYGEN.IF
SWALLOWED,DONOT INDUCE VOMITING.IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. CALL
DR.

Flash Point:12F CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1097F
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:7.9
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEIMCAL,FOAM OR CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.SHUT
OFF IGNITION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLASH BACK ALONG VAPOR TRAIL MAY
OCCUR,VAPOR MAY EXPLODE IF IGNITED IN ENCLOSED AREA.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.ABSORB ON
SAND,EARTH OR VERMICULITE,CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE.FLUSH SPILLS
WITH WATER.FOLLOW ALL LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS WHEN
DISPOSING OF MATERIAL

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCE OF
HEAT/IGNITIONS.STORE IN COO,DRY PLACE.KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS.SEPERATE FROM CORR & OXIDIZING MATL.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.AVOID SKIN,EYE,CLOTHNG
CONTACT.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.BENZENE IS COSIDERED A
CARCINOGEN(LEUKEMOGENIC IN MAN).

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APP.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL(GEN)
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGG/FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:AS NECESSARY TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INGESTION:HEAD,SORETHROAT,ABDOMINAL PAIN,DIZZ,NAUSEA DULLNESS,ETC.;ITEM
IS GRADE B OF VV-B-231.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:2.71
Spec Gravity:0.88
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH AROMATIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING/CORR MATL
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCE OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:UNK

Waste Disposal Methods:ATOMIZE INTO A FURNACE WITH AFTERBURNER &
SCRUBBER,IF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT.FOLLOW ALL
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS WHEN DISPOSING OF MATERIAL.

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