MSDS OF BENZENE

1.IDENTITY OF MATERIAL

PRODUCT NAME : Benzene CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION : N/A

TRADE NAME SYNONYMS : Benzol;Carbon –oil, phenyl Hydride

FORMULA : C6-H6 LABEL: CATEGORY CAS NUMBER UN NUMBER

CLASS : 71-43-2 1114

REGULATED IDENTIFICATION SHIPPING NAME CODES/LABEL HAZCHEM CODE :

Benzene, Flammable Liquid, 3
Class 3
HAZ. WASTE IDENTIFICATION NO. : 5

2.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE : Liquid BOILING POINT IN DEGREE C : VAPOUR PRESSURE

80.090c 100mm Hg
APPEARANCE : MELTING POINT IN DEGREE C : EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
5.510c
ODOUR : Aromatic VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1) 2.77 SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Not soluble

OTHERS : Miscible, Alcohol SPE. GRAVITY : : 0.879 at PH : Neutral

water at 300c
3.FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS DATA

EXPLOSION/FLAMMABILITY FLASH POINT IN LEL% : 1.4 AUTO IGNITION TEMP.

YES DEGREE C : 562.2C
0
FLASH POINT IN ULEL% : 8.0 TDG FLAMMABILITY :
DEGREE C : 3
0
4.REACTIVE HAZARDS DATA

STABILITY : NORMALLY STABLE IMPACT: Stable HAZ. COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

N/A

HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: STATIC DISCHARGE : N/A HAZ. DECOPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Will not occur
INCOMPATIBILITY TO OTHER Strong Oxidisers, Chlorine, Bromine, Iron
MATERIAL

5.HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Routes of entry : Inhalation, Ingestion,

Skin & Eyes Effects of Exposure/ Symptoms : Skin: Gets absorbed. Cause pain, redness, Repeated contact
leads to dermatitis.
Eyes: Causes pain, redness.
Inhalation: Cause headache, dullness, dizziness, unconsciousness.
Ingestion: Burning sensation in mouth and stomach.

6.EMERGENCY TREATMENT :

Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an
emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek
immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical
attention if symptoms appear.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious
person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar,
7.HAZARDOUS SPECIFICATIONS

NFPA HAZARD HEALTH FLAMMABILITY STABILITY SPECIAL

SIGNAL 2 3 0 N/A

KNOWN HAZARDS : R11- Highly flammable. R22- Harmful if swallowed. R38- Irritating to skin. R41- Risk
of serious damage to eyes. R45- May
cause cancer. R62- Possible risk of impaired fertility. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S26- In case
of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S39- Wear eye/face protection. S46- If
swallowed, seek
medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S53- Avoid exposure - obtain special
instructions before use.

8.SAFE USAGE DATA

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED EYES : SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHEILD

RESPIRATORY Any air-purifying respirator with a
full face piece and an organic vapor canister.
GLOVES : Butyl rubber gloves
CLOTHING : hydrocarbon insoluble apron

Precautions:
Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away
from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do
not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/
vapor/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. If
ingested, seek medical advice immediately and
show the container or the label. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep away
from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids.
OTHERS : N/A
HANDLING AND STORAGE :
Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep
container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep
container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible
sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering
controls to keep the airborne concentrations of
vapors below their respective
threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be
sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots.
Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus
should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective
clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
9.EMERGENCY RESPONSE DATA

FIRE FIRE EXTINGUSHING MEDIA :

For small (incipient) fires, use media such
as "alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or carbon
dioxide. For large fires, apply water from as
far as possible. Use very large quantities
(flooding) of water applied as a mist or
spray; solid streams of water may be
ineffective. Cool all affected containers
with flooding quantities of water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS:
Flash back possible over considerable
distance. Container explosion may occur
under fire conditions.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters :
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for
fire fighting if necessary.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

EXPOSURE FIRST AID MEASURES :

Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case
of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water
MUST be used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with
plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an
emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the
contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek immediate medical
attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
 give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical
attention if symptoms appear.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as
possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie,
belt or waistband.

SPILLS : steps to be taken

Shut off leaks If without risk contain leaking liquid on sand or earth .prevent liquid entering into sewer.

10.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS

Suspected Human Carcinogen: Depending on the duration of the exposure, periodic medical check-up
recommended. Prolonged exposures (even at low concentration) may cause leukemia. Use of alcoholic
drink enhances the poisonous effect. Person with blood disorder should avoid contact with Benzene.
High concentration can lead to unconsciousness & death. In industry, inhalation is the primary route of
chronic Benzene poisoning. Elimination chiefly through lungs. There is a great individual variation in the
signs and symptoms of chronic benzene poisoning.

11.MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER DATA

FIRM’s NAME PETRO-CANADA P.O. Box 2844 STANDARD PACKING : N/A

Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E3.

TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER : NIL

CONTACT PERSON IN EMERGENCY EMERG. TEL IN TRANSIT AREA :

+678956432015

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Safety data sheet is believed to be reliable, but no representation,
guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or
results to be obtained from them. HOCL makes no warranties expressed or implied in respect of the
adequacy of this document for any particular purpose.
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