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<br /> 1145 Catalyn Street Sheet No.316
<br /> Schenectady.NY 12303-1836 USA Benzene
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<br /> Beaune(CsHd Description:Derived by fractional distiliettiori of coal tar.hydnodealkylaton of toluene or pyrolysis of R 1 NFPA
<br /> gasohn,catalytic reforaun of petroleum,and transalkylation of toluene by disproportionation reaction.Used as a fuel,a I 4
<br /> chemical reagent,a solvent for a large number of materials such es points.plastics,rubber,Inks,oils.and fats,in manufac- S 2* 3
<br /> htruig photo ethyylbenzme(for stymie monorn erg nitrobenzene(far amhI dodecylberame(for detagents2,cyclohex- K 4 2 0
<br /> one(for nylon),chlorobe nzene,dt yl,be==hexachlonde,maleic anhydride,benzene-sulfonic acid,art ial leather. *Skin -
<br /> linoleum.oil cloth,varnishes,and ueas;for porting and lithography,in dry cleaning;in adhesives and coatings.for atxoiptian
<br /> extraction and rectification,as a de mg esu,==the tue mdusuy,and m shoe factories Benzene has beam banned as an HMIS
<br /> mgredient m products mtended for household ruse and is no longer used in pesticides. H 3
<br /> Other Designations:CAS No 0071-43-2,benzol.carbon oil4 coal naphtha,cyclohexatriene,mineral naphtha,nitration F 3
<br /> baize ne.phe ne,Qlieayl hydride,pyrober=L R 0
<br /> Manufacturer:Contact your supplier ear distributor.Consult the latent Chemucalweek BrryeW Gwde13 for a suppliers list. ppot
<br /> Cautions:Benzene u a confamed humans caresnogas by the IARC.Chronx lou-level eigmWe may cause cancer Oeukunia)and benne. t Sac'8
<br /> marrow damage.with uyury to blood-forming imsure.It is also a dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
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<br /> 1989 OSHA PELa 1989-90 ACGIH 1985.86 Toxicity Data#
<br /> (29 CFR 19101000.Table Z-1-A) TLV-TWA 10 ppm,32 mghni Mari,oral.LDV 50 mg/kg,no toxic effect noted
<br /> 8-hr TWA 1 ppm,3 mg/tni Mari,inhalatwit,TC., 150 ppm inhaled intermittently ova
<br /> 15 m rii� 1 yr in a number o dacrete,separate doses affects the
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<br /> (29 CFR 19101000.Table Z-2) 1986 NIOSH RF.L,a lism( Y )
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<br /> 8-hr TWA 10 ppm TWA.01 ppm.03 mg/ml irritation
<br /> Acceptable Ceiling Cotecentration.25 ppm Ceilmg 1 ppm.3 mg/ml
<br /> Acceptable Maximum Peak:50 ppm(10 mm)t
<br /> •OSHA 29 CFR 19101000,Suhpan Z,states that the final bei standard in 29 CFR 1910L 1028 applars 10 all occupational--- p td to beemme except in acme
<br /> subsegments of umba ry when exposures axe con—Leady under the action level(Lr-.dnsenbnmm and sale of fuel:.sealed caritainen and pIPeelmies,cooks produdien,
<br /> oil and gas drilling and production,natural gas procesnng,and the peieeatage exdumm for hgaid.nnuir .x for dee excepted mitwginwu,the 1 1 1,11 limits in
<br /> Table Z-2 apply
<br /> t Acceptable maximum peak above die acceptable exiling ooreceiiiranon for an 84ur shift.
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<br /> Boiling PoI 176'F~(($80' Molecular Weight:78 11
<br /> MeltWg PoWt:42'F{53'C�' Specific Gravity(15'C14'C):0 87$7
<br /> Vapor Pressure: 100 mm Hg at 79'F(26.1'C) Water Solubility:Shghdy(0180 g/l00 g of H10 at 25'C)
<br /> Vapor Density(Air=1):2.7 %Volatile by Volume: x00
<br /> Evaporation Rate(Ether=1):2 8 Viscosity:0 6468 sups at 20'C
<br /> Appearance and Odor:A colorless liquid with a characteristic sweet,asoma w odor The odor recogmuon threshold(x0096 of panel)is approxi.
<br /> mately 5 ppm(unfatigued)in mr Odor a not in adequate warning of hazard.
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<br /> F'lasli Point: 12'F(-11 1 'C7.CC Autolg don Temperature:928'F(498'C) LEL: 13%v/v UEL.7 1%v/v,
<br /> Extinguishing Media:Use dry chemical,foam,or carbon dioxide to extinguish benzene fires Wafter may be meffective as on.exbngmshmg
<br /> agent since tit can scans and spread the fie.Use water spra to cool fire-exposed containers.flush spells away from exposures.disperse benzene
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<br /> Undnusual Fire or losiott Haraitds:Benzene is a Class 1B flammable Lquid.A ooiiceantration a xceediag 3250 ppm is a aaiaidened a nal
<br /> ' fie explosion Benzine vapor is heavier than ur and corn oollxt m low are�ns ar travel w an ignition source ased flash baclt.Explosive
<br /> aflairunable bextz�ue valporair mixture s can easily farm at room tenrtperatiira Erminate all igmuon sources alone betsxc:ie:ra used.handled.or
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<br /> ring Procedes:Isolate hazard area and deny entry Since fire may produce toxic fumes,wear a self-contaiud breathing
<br /> sspppparaiis(SOBA)with a full facepiam operated m the pressure-demand or positive:-pressure mode and full a Sttuctitrd
<br /> fin:fightex s prouxtive clothing provides liimmiited protection.Stay out of low areas Be aware of runoff from ie�rtroltDo not release to
<br /> sewers or waterways.`Runoff to sewer can create poilumm fie,and explosion hazard.
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<br /> Stability/Polymerization:Benzene is stable at room temperautre m closed containers umdamormal storage and handling conditions.Hazardous
<br /> rblymaization castor occur. ' , 1 1 1' ' 1
<br /> etnieal Inempatibllltlex Benzene explodes on contact with dibormte,permangatae acrd bnomme petimfluortde.paoxodaulfuric and,and
<br /> peroxomonosulfurie raced.It ignites on contact with diox $en difluoride.'dioxygenyl netrafluoroborate,iodine heptatluonde,and sodium peroxide
<br /> +water Bene ne forms sensitive,explosive rnixture with iodine pe ntafluorteie.ozones liquid oxygen,silver perchlorate,nitryl paclibrate,intone
<br /> acrd,and arsaw pentafluorsde+potassium methoxide(explodes above 30'C) A vi or mcandawAnit reaction occurs with`romme
<br /> v trifluonde,uranium hexafluonde.and hydrogen+Raney nickel(above 410'F(210 ].Benzene a incompatible with oxidizing matenals.
<br /> I Conditions to Avoid:Avoid heat and agmtion sources
<br /> Hazardous Products at Decomposition:Thermal oxidative decomposition of benzene can produce toxic gases and vapors such as�ceabon'
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