Product ID:BENZINE
MSDS Date:04/29/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N042682
MSDS Number: CDWHK

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-795-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

HAZARD AREA. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA & RESTRICT

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CONTRS WHICH MEET BONDING & GROUNDING

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ELEC. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

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1/2 MILE IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF TANK, RAIL CAR/TANK

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STOPPED. APPLY FROM AS FAR DIST AS POSS. KEEP

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CNS DEPRESS MAY OCCUR W/HDCH, DIZZ, LOSS

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ASPIR. ASPIR INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE CHEM PNEUMIT, PULM

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& IMMED DEATH DUE TO RESP PARAL. APPROX LETHAL DOSE

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RPTD EXPOS MAY CAUSE MUC

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NAUS, ANOREXIA, IMPAIRED SPEECH, VISION &/HEARING,

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MAY CAUSE CONJ. INGEST

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EMBRYO/FETUS, OR SPECIFIC DEVEL ABNORM IN LAB

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LIST. SEEK CONSULT FROM APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS

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INFO . FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON HEALTH

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(15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST

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ADVICE ON WHETHER TO USE GASTRIC LAVAGE. EXTREME

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TUBE USED BY QUALIFIED MED PERS MIGHT BE ADVISABLE.

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VM & P NAPHTHA

CAS: 64742-89-8

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

C7-C8 SATURATED HYDROCARBONS

Fraction By Weight: 89%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

636 MG/KG

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 5.0%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, S

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

4300 MG/KG

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5.0%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

3500 MG/KG

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

Fraction By Weight: 1.4%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: VAPS MAY CAUSE PULM
IRRIT. DIRECT ASPIR INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE CHEM PNEUMIT, PULM EDEMA &
HEMORR. MAY CAUSE HDCH, DIZZ, LOSS OF APPETITE, WEAK, LOSS OF
COORD. DEATH MAY BE DUE TO RESP FAIL URE/VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION.
LIVER & KIDNEY DMG MAY OCCUR. REPRO EFTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN
ANIMALS. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SKIN: LIQ HAS DEFAT ACTION & MAY
CAUSE IRRIT. VAPS MAY CAUSE DRYING. CAN BE ABSORBED & POSS CAUSE
SYSTEMIC TOX. EYES: LIQ MAY CAUSE IRRIT & CORNEAL BURNS. VAPS MAY
CAUSE NOTICEABLE IRRIT & L ACRIMATION. HAS CAUSED CONJ IRRIT IN
HUMANS. AT HIGH CONCS, IRRIT MAY BE SEV. INGEST: IF LGE AMTS
ABSORBED, (ING 8)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP
& WATE R UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (15-20 MIN). GET MED
ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED W/LGE AMTS OF WATER/NORM SALINE, OCCAS
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (ING
17)

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:40.0F,4.4C
Lower Limits:0.9%
Upper Limits:7.0%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE IF W/OUT RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF
CONTRS EXPOSED TO FLAMES UNTIL (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER/AIR & MAY TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF W/OUT
RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. SML SPILL: TAKE UP
W/SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CONTRS FOR LATER DISP. LGE
SPILL: DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISP. NO SMKNG,
FLAMES/FLARES IN (ING 20)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE & LOC REGS.
STORE I/A/W 29 CFR 1910.106. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. AVOID
CONT W/HEAT, SPKS, FLAMES/OTHER IGNIT SOURCES.
Other Precautions:VAPS MAY BE EXPLO. AVOID OVERHEATING OF CONTRS; THEY
MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE IN HEAT OF FIRE. AVOID CONTAM OF WATER
SOURCES. SUBSTANCES W/LOW ELECTROCONDUCTIVITY, WHICH MAY BE IGNITED
BY ELECTROSTATIC S PKS, SHOULD BE STORED IN (ING 21)

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM
LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, MUST BE BASED ON SPECIFIC OPERATION,
MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING LIMS OF RESP & MUST BE NIOSH APPRVD. FOR
COMPLETE LIST OF SPECIF IC RESPS CONT NEHC .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL DILUTION VENT TO MEET PUBLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS. VENTILATION EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION-PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE
SHOWER . APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO PVNT SKIN
CONT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS.
FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN CARGO AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR
NOZZ; IF THIS IMPOSS, WITHDRAW FROM AREA & LET FIRE BURN. WITHDR AW
IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SFTY DEVICE/ANY
DISCOLORATION OF TANK DUE TO FIRE. ISOLATE FOR (ING 6)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>240F,>116C
Vapor Pres:45 @ 25C
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:0.76
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A MILD, BLAND
PETROLEUM ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, PLASTICS, RUBBER, & COATINGS, STRONG ACIDS. FOR
COMPLETE LIST OF MATLS TO AVOID CONT NEHC .
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES,
OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

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