Product ID:9256, BENZENE
MSDS Date:07/30/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028705
MSDS Number: BMYHL

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

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM;25 PPM, C

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 4894 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION 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 FORMING TISSUE MAY RESULT
FROM CHRONIC LOW LEVEL EXPOSURE. INHALATION OF BENZENE MAY CAUSE
APLASTIC ANEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE: GROUP 1 (NTP), (IARC); OSHA
REGULATED.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid: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 BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
EYES/SKIN: IM MEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:12F,-11C
Lower Limits:1%
Upper Limits:7%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2. (WATER MAY
BE INEFFECTIVE).
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD POSITIVE PRESS SCBA &
FULL PROT EQUIP .MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE W/O
RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPSD CNTNRS COOL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS MAY FLOW ALONG SURF TO DISTANT IGNIT
SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS 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 CAN W/O RISK.USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.TAKE UP
W/SAND/OTHER NON- COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE IN CNTNR FOR LATER
DISP. (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:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED 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.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. J. T. 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:43.0F,6.1C
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 HAZARDOUS
WASTE NUMBER: U019 (TOXIC WASTE).

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