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1145 Ca. yn Street Sheet No. 316 i
<br /> 1 ® �cctady,NY 12303-183-6 USA Ber, e j
<br /> (518)'3774854
<br /> Issued: 11/78 Revision: 1;, 8M,
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<br /> (C�HJ Description.Derived by fractional dishiluion of mal tar,hydr'ode.allcylation of toluene or pyrolysis of R I NFPA
<br /> catalytic rrloml, of petroleum, and transalkylation of to[urne by duproporuonatYorl reaction.Used u a fuel; s I 4
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<br /> a solvent for a large number of marenals such as u,plashes,rubber,inks,oils.and fats;in manufa=• $ 2' 3enoeL. Ibcrtzrrrne(for ct}rax manomcr) nitrobcrtzeme(for aniline),dodacyIberuxe�ne for detergents},rycEohez- K, 40ylo ,r robatzertt,d YL berae=hexachloride,maleic anhydride,ben ene-aulf�onk acid,artificial leather, •s „
<br /> linolcurn.oil cloth,vamishea,and users;for printing and lithography;in dry ckArLing;in adhesives and coatings;for absorption
<br /> extraction and recti.fk&Eon:as a degrucing agent;to the Lire industry;and ii ahoc famorics.Benzene has been barined as an HM
<br /> ingredient in products intended for household arc"is no longer used in pesticides. H 3
<br /> Other Deslgnalioas::CAS No.0071-43-2,benzal,carbon oil,coal naphtha,ryclohexa.tricne,mina&]naphtha,nitration F 3
<br /> L1 became,phew,pphenyl hydride,pyrobenzol. R 0
<br /> Manufacturer:Contra yow supplier or distributor.Consult the laust Chanicafweek Buyers'GuW"I.for a suppliers list. pPGt
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<br /> Cautloas:Be.nzt=is a conformed hwr=carcinogen by the IARC.Chronic!ow-level exposure may cause canter(fewtemic)and bone
<br /> 0 marrow damage,with 14"ry to blood forrrdrig!Lure.It is also a dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
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<br /> L1 1989 OSHA PELA 1989-94 ACGIH 198546 Tox-kit7 Data#
<br /> (29 CFR 1910.1000.Table 2<i-A). TLV-TWA: 10 ppm,32 rn&hn' Mar,oral,LDL.:50 mg/kg;no toxic effect noted
<br /> -hr TWA: 1 ppm.3 mg/ms Man,inhalation,TCL.:150 ppm inhaled intoraiaently ovcr
<br /> 8-hr
<br /> T A: I 5 ppm, l5 mglrrts 1 yr in a number o discrete,separase doses affects the
<br /> blood(other changes)and nutritional and gross metabo-
<br /> lism.(body Lemperamm increase)
<br /> (29 CFR 1910.1000.Table 2x2) 1988 IYfOSH REL Rabbit,rye:2 mg administered over 24 hr produces severe
<br /> 8-hr TWA: 10 ppm TWA'0.1 ppm.0.3 mg/ms irritation
<br /> Acceptable Ceiling Concentration:25 plan Ceiling: 1 ppm,3 mg/ml
<br /> Acceptable Maximum Peak:50 ppm 00 mint
<br /> •OSHA 29 CFR 1910.I0J0,Subpart Z,states the the foul banzaie sundud in 29 CFR 191Q1028 applies to all occupadorlil exposures to benzene except in sono--
<br /> subaeYmaiu Of industry where e:posuna an eonsiA=dy under the aoLkn kvrl Cie.distribution and sale of fueb.Sealed eaxaimrt and pipelines.mice prodvctieaca-
<br /> oil and as and production,natural>W processin=,and the perCmL&ge uclurion for ligwd mWuresk for the excepted zubsegmenu,the benzene limits m
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<br /> Table Z-2 apply.
<br /> t Acceptable maximum pule above she acocputbk uihng carictntrauoo for as b tuft
<br /> I Sec.NIOSH,RTEZ'S(CY1400000) for additional imtative muutive myoducLim tu—crigenic,acrd toxicity data r
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<br /> Bolling Point: 176'F(80'Q Molecular weight:78.11
<br /> Melting Point:42'F(SS.5''Q Specifk Grarlty(15'G4'C):0.8787
<br /> Vapor Pressure: 100 mm H at 79'F(26.1 'C) Water Solubillt :Slightly(0.180 gf100 g of H10 at 25'C)
<br /> Vapor Densis (Air=1):27 %VolatHe by Volume: 100
<br /> Evaporation Rate(Ether=1):2.8 Viscosity:0.6468 mPa u 20"C
<br /> Appearance and Odor:A colork4s liquid with a chaxacwristic sweet,aromatic odor•The odor recognition threshold(100%of panel)is approxi-
<br /> mately S ppm(unfatigued)in air.Odor is not an adequate warming of hazard.
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<br /> Flash Point: 12'F(-)1.1 'C),CC Autolgnidoa Temperature:928 'F(498'C) LEL: 1.3%v/v UEL:7.1%v/y
<br /> FaNngulshing Media: Use dry chemical,foam,or carbon dioxide to extinguish benzcm fires.Water may be ineffective as in extinguishing
<br /> am agent since it can scatter and spread the f1rn.Use water spray to cool fire-exposed contains.flush spills away from exposures.disperse benzgae
<br /> vapor.and pprroteGI anunpung to stop an un rgnurled benzene kale. .
<br /> LU13USURI Fire orEBEE
<br /> Hazards:Benzene is+Chis 113 flammable liquid.A concertuadon exceeding 3250 ppm is Considered a potential
<br /> fire explosion hazgne vapor is heavier[herr air artd caro collect in low ty'uug seas or trove!to an ignition sowee and flash bacf Ezplosi -c
<br /> and flammable benzene vapor-air rruxture_s can easily form at room temperunve.EIirrunaLe all ignition sources where benzene is used,handed,ow
<br /> stored
<br /> Special Fire-tlgbting Procedures:Isolate hazard ars and deny entry.Since fee may produce toxic fumes,weir as
<br /> elf�arttained breathing
<br /> apparatus(SOBA)with a full facepicoperateur
<br /> d in the presse-demand or positive-pressure mode and full protective equipment.Structural
<br /> firefighter' ce s protective clothing provides limited protccsron•Stay out of low areas.Be aware of runoff firm fire control methods.Do not release rn
<br /> sewers or waterways.Runoff to sewer can create pollution,fieri,and explosion hazard
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<br /> SLabtllty/Polyrnerizatlon:Benzem is stable at room umperautre in closed containersunder normal storage and handling conditions.Hazardo+�
<br /> PW Rlymedution cannot oc=.
<br /> emkal Iacompal lbilItks:Benzene explodes on contact with dtborane,permatgartic acid,bromine pe tan peroxodisulftaic acid,and
<br /> peroxomonosulfi,uic acid.It unites on contact with diozygen diflucrMC.dioxygcnyl Lctrafluoroborate,iodine hepLouOride,and sodium peroxid4
<br /> +water.Benzene forms sen Live,explosive mixtwe with iodine pentafluoride,ozone,liquid oxygen silver perchlorate,nitryl perchlorate,nitric
<br /> acid,and arsenic pentafluoride+potassium methoxide(explodes above 30'C). A vigorous or incandescent reaction occurs with bromine
<br /> oinuoride,uranium hexanuoride,and hydrogen+ Raney ruckel[above 410'F(210 'C)].Benzene is incompatible with oxidizing materials.
<br /> Conditions to Avold:Avoid heat and ignition sources.
<br /> Hazardous Products of Decomposition:Tliermal oxidative decomposition of benzene can produce toxic gases and vapors such as carbon
<br /> monoxide.
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