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Benzene <br /> MSOS-1121 <br /> Page 4 <br /> SECTION VII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA <br /> Flash Point (Method Used): —11'C (12'F) (closed cup) <br /> Extinguisner Mecia: Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical , foam <br /> Lower Upper <br /> Flammable Limits in Air, percent by vol . : 1.3 777 <br /> Autoicnition Temperature: 80 ilio r) <br /> NFPA Fire Hazard: 3 <br /> Special Fire 1-71ahting Procedures: Use blanketing technique to smother <br /> fire. Water stream will scatter fire. 'dater spray may be used to cool <br /> fire—exposed containers. Firefignters should wear self—contained <br /> breathing apparatus and protec_ive clothing. <br /> Unusual Fire and Explosion azards: Explosive and flammable mixtures <br /> wi to air may oe formea at room temperature. In a fire situation it is a <br /> severe explosion hazard. Vapors may flow a distanca along surfaces to <br /> ignition sources and flash back. <br /> SECTION VIII. REACTIVITY DATA <br /> Stability: Stable under normal conditions of handling and storage. <br /> NFPA Reactivity: 0 <br /> Incomoatibiiities (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizers such as ozone, <br /> permanganate, sulfuric or nitric acids, potassium peroxide, and sodium <br /> peroxide. <br /> Hazardous Decomoosition ?roducts: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen <br /> Hazaroous Polymerization: noes not occur <br /> SECTION IX. SPILL, LEAK OR DISPOSAL PROCEDURES <br /> Actions To Take in Case of Spills or Leaks: Restrict from areas of <br /> spills or leaKs persons not 4earing protective equipment and clothing. <br /> Eliminate sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Inform supervisor or <br /> health and safety officer of any spill or leak. While protecting against <br /> eye and skin contact and innalation 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 <eep gas concentration below flaTrmability <br /> Timit. Stop the gas f1 ow. If leak cannot be stopped, move <br /> container to safe place in open air and allow to empty. <br /> Disposal Methods: Federal laws 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 far this substance. Do not dispose of <br /> potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous substances without appropriate <br /> ENViRO[OGIC dATA <br />