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U <br />SECTION VII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA <br />Benzene <br />MSOS-1121 <br />P age 4 <br />Flash Point (Method Used): —11*C (12'F) (closed cup) <br />Extinguisher Media: Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam <br />Lower Upper <br />Flammable Limits in Air, percent by vol.: <br />Autos nationTemperature: 80 C C <br />NFPA Fire Hazard: <br />Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use blanketing technique to smother <br />fire. Water stream will scatter .,fire. Water spray may be used to cool <br />fire—exposed containers. 'Firefighters should wear self—contained <br />breathing apparatus and protective clothing. <br />Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Explosive and flammable mixtures <br />with air may be formed at room temperature. In a fire situation it is a <br />severe explosion hazard. Vapors may flow a distance along surfaces to <br />ignition sources and flash back. <br />SECTION VIII. REACTIVITY DATA <br />Stability: Stable under normal conditions <br />NFPA Reactivity: 0 <br />ncompati ities (Materials to Avoid): <br />permanganate, sulfuric or nitric acmes, <br />peroxide. <br />Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides <br />HazardousPolymerization: Doei not occur <br />of handling and storage. <br />Strong oxidizers such as ozone, <br />potassium peroxide, and sodium <br />of carbon and nitrogen <br />SECTION IX. SPILL, LEAK OR DISPOSAL PROCEDURES <br />Actions To Take in Case of Spills or Leaks: Restrict from areas 'of <br />spa} s or leaks persons not wearing protective equipment and clothing. <br />Eliminate sources of ignition. ;'Ventilate area. Inform supervisor or <br />health and safety officer ofany spill or leak. While protecting against <br />eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapors, take the following steps: <br />o Solid: Shovel or sweep solid into suitable container, and cover. <br />o LiQuid: Contain spill. Prevent leakage into confined spaces or <br />sewer drains. Where feasible, absorb liquid with paper towels, <br />vermiculite, sand, or other non—combustible absorbent material. <br />Collect in suitable container and cover. <br />o Gas: Ventilate area to keep gas concentration below fiairmability <br />limit.- Stop the gas ' flaw. If leak cannot be stopped, move <br />container to safe place in open air and allow to empty. <br />Disposal Methods: Federal lags and regulations impose highly specific <br />requirements For disposal of toxic and otherwise hazardous materials. <br />Consult with your supervisor or health and safety officer regarding the <br />proper, legal disposal procedures for this substance. Do not dispose of <br />potentially toxic or other:rise hazardous substances without appropriate <br />ENViRdoc,iC BATA <br />