BDSZW - BENZENE AR
- MSDS: BDSZW
- Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
- Product Name: BENZENE AR
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-281-5266
Product Identification
Product ID:BENZENE AR
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-5266
MSDS Number: BDSZW
Responsible Party
PARIS, KY 40361
US
Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000
Info Phone: 314-982-5000
Cage: 62910
Contractor
Telephone: 908-859-2151
Cage: 62910
Ingredients
BENZENE (SARA III)
CAS: 71-43-2
RTECS: CY1400000
Fraction By Weight: >99%
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:INH:MAY BE FATAL.MAY CAUSE DIZZ,HEAD,LVR/KDNY
DAMG;ING:SAME AS INH;SKIN/EYES:IRRITANT.MAY CAUSE PAIN
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET
MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITG.IMMED GET
MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.REMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET
MD;EYES;IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:-11C(12F)-C.C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:8.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIVE VAPOR/AIR MIXTURES MAY FORM
ABOVE FLASH POINT.CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OR FLAME.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG &
RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ WHEN POSS.SPILLS MAY BE
ABSORBD W/SAND,VERMICULITE OR OTHER INERT MATL & CONTAINERIZE FOR
DISPOSAL.USE H*2O SPRAY TO DISPRS VAPS,TO FLUSH AWAY/DILUTE
SPILLS.RMV IGN
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.OUTSIDE OR
DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.KEEP AWAY FM OXIDIZERS
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT;CANCER HAZRD; OVEREXPOSURE MAY CREATE CANCER RISK.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED JAN 85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD; BENZENE IS
CARCINOGEN DIFINED BY IARC, MAK, NIOSH, NTP & ACGIH-SEE ACGIH
1985,VOL 13,TABLE A3;
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:80C(176F)
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:2.7
Spec Gravity:0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.8(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQ;SWEET AROMATIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CORROSIVE MATL(CLF*3,H*2SO*4,K,CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE)
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES & VAPOR SUCH AS CARBON
MONOXIDE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE CAN BE ATOMIZED IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR
SUITABLE FOR BURNING HAZARDOUS WASTE & EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER &
SCRUBBER SYSTEM.ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS.
CWA/CERCLA RQ: 1000LBS.
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