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111;NzEN11 CAs NO; 71432 DOT NO: 1114 ASS: Flammable Liquid DOT HAZARD U, Uses d used mainly in che..i'll processes an aromatic compound s used as a constituent Benzene is a solvent. it I a raw material and as as solvent for fats, inks, oils, paints, used in yr;otor fuels, as 11 ting. It 15 d rubber, and in photogravure printing ceuticals, an plastics ,manufacture of detergents explosives, pharma significant in the man �rn for benzene as a s Note: increased conc o the pre- dyestuffs- �Jlutant from public exposure is due t ents. environmental PO for unleaded fuel requirem sence of benzene in gasoli'le a Potential Dan el7s— king water and Toxic Enforcement Act Benzene, under the Safe Dr in ted as and known to the proposition 65) , is lis' relationship between expo- State 1986 (1 to cause cancer. A still not been confirmed; State of CaliforniaI esis has sure to benzene and carcin0genas a suspected Human however, benzene has been classified carcinogen. of vapor, t commonly through the inhalation poisoning occurs most he skin, and poison in that way- )enzene can penetrate t system though, L to benzene results in central nervous coma, and Acute exposure nausea, convulsions, depression. Headache, dizziness, death may result. stem, skin, bone points of attack are the blood, central nervous sy marrow, eyes, and respiratory system. Entry Routes of of ne absorption are through the The common routes of entry for benze penetration of the skin. inhalation of vapor and through the Pen First Aid irrigate immediatelY- If chemical gets into the eyes, ir I soap PrOmPtly- if a if this skin, wash with he exposed per- acts the sk' 'I this chemical Cont amounts of benzene, move t breathes in large artificial respiration, if person b �. once and perform fresh air al , get medical attention. son to umo- needed. When benzene has been swallowed, chemical Pne 'ting. Aspiration could cause Do Ilot induce vQm' nia. ...................