APPENDIX G

Material Safety Data Sheet

Benzene Safety Data Sheet

Section 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product form
: Substance
Product Identifier(s)
: Benzene
Other means of identification
: Benzol
CAS No
: 71-43-2
1.2 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Use of the substance / mixture : Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another
substance (use of intermediates)
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Merck KGaA
64271 Darmatadt, Germany
Tel. +49(0)6151 72-2440
www.merck.de
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Please contact the regional company representation in your country.
Section 2: Hazards identification
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-US)
Flammable liquids Category 2
Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
Carcinogenicity Category 1A
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - Narcotic effects
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1
Aspiration hazard Category 1
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms (GHS-US)
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Signal Word (GHS-US)

Hazard statements (GHS-US)

Precautionary statements
(GHS-US)

: Danger
: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
Harmful if swallowed
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
May cause genetic defects
May cause cancer
Causes damage to organs (hematopoietic system
[blood forming], blood, bone marrow, immune
system) through prolonged or repeated exposure
: Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been
read and understood.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames,
sparks. - No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating
equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe mist, spray, vapors.
Wash clothing, hands, forearms and face thoroughly
after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear eye protection, flame retardant protective
clothing, impermeable protective gloves.
If swallowed: Immediately call doctor, poison center.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to

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do. Continue rinsing.

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry
chemical, foam, Water spray to extinguish.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with
all local, regional, national and international
regulations.
2.3. Hazards not otherwise classified
Other hazards not contributing : Product can accumulate electrostatic charges that may
to the classification
cause fire by electrical discharges.
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US)
Not applicable
2.5 Additional information
No additional information available
Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substance

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