SAFETY DATA SHEET

Benzene

Section 1. Identification
GHS product identifier : Benzene
Chemical name : benzene
Other means of : benzene, purebenzol; cyclohexatriene; phenyl hydride; phene; coal naphtha; pyrobenzol
identification
Product type : Liquid.
Product use : Synthetic/Analytical chemistry.
Synonym : benzene, purebenzol; cyclohexatriene; phenyl hydride; phene; coal naphtha;
pyrobenzol
SDS # : 001062
Supplier's details : Airgas USA, LLC and its affiliates
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253

24-hour telephone : 1-866-734-3438

Section 2. Hazards identification

OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Classification of the : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2
substance or mixture SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2
EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1
CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 1

GHS label elements

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
May form explosive mixtures with air.
Precautionary statements
General : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed,
have product container or label at hand.
Prevention : Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves. Wear protective
clothing. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open
flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical,
ventilating or lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static
discharges. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe vapor. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

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Section 2. Hazards identification

Response : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated
clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye
irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.
Storage : Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal : Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and
international regulations.
Hazards not otherwise : None known.
classified

Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/mixture : Substance
Chemical name : benzene
Other means of : benzene, purebenzol; cyclohexatriene; phenyl hydride; phene; coal naphtha; pyrobenzol
identification
Product code : 001062

CAS number/other identifiers

CAS number : 71-43-2
Ingredient name % CAS number
benzene 100 71-43-2
Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting
in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

Section 4. First aid measures

Description of necessary first aid measures
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention.
Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If
not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial
respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing
aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention. If unconscious, place
in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Skin contact : Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing
before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and
keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and
the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the
exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be
kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position
and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing
such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Potential acute health effects

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Section 4. First aid measures

Eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Frostbite : Try to warm up the frozen tissues and seek medical attention.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, pain or irritation, watering, redness
Inhalation : No specific data.
Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, irritation, redness
Ingestion : No specific data.

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large
quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Specific treatments : No specific treatment.
Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is
suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or
self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water
before removing it, or wear gloves.

See toxicological information (Section 11)

Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing : Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam.
media
Unsuitable extinguishing : Do not use water jet.
media

Specific hazards arising : Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
from the chemical In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the
risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along
the ground. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable
distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
decomposition products carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide

Special protective actions : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
personnel Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources.
No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put
on appropriate personal protective equipment.

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Section 6. Accidental release measures

For emergency responders : If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in
Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non-
emergency personnel".

Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and
explosion-proof equipment. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble. Alternatively,
or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste
disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and
explosion-proof equipment. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers,
water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment
plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible,
absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in
container for disposal according to local regulations (see Section 13). Dispose of via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the
same hazard as the spilled product. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact
information and Section 13 for waste disposal.

Section 7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in eyes or
on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless
adequately ventilated. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures
against electrostatic discharges. Do not ingest. Empty containers retain product
residue and can be hazardous. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative
made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Do not reuse
container. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition
source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling)
equipment. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Advice on general : Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
occupational hygiene handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating,
drinking and smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.

Conditions for safe storage, : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.
including any Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
incompatibilities area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Eliminate
all ignition sources. Store locked up. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep
container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in
unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination. See Section 10 for incompatible materials before handling or use.

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredient name Exposure limits
benzene ACGIH TLV (United States, 3/2019).
Absorbed through skin.
STEL: 8 mg/m³ 15 minutes.
STEL: 2.5 ppm 15 minutes.
TWA: 1.6 mg/m³ 8 hours.
TWA: 0.5 ppm 8 hours.
NIOSH REL (United States, 10/2016).
STEL: 1 ppm 15 minutes.
TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hours.
OSHA PEL (United States, 5/2018).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minutes.
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hours.
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
STEL: 5 ppm 15 minutes.
TWA: 1 ppm 8 hours.
OSHA PEL Z2 (United States, 2/2013).
AMP: 50 ppm 10 minutes.
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hours.

Appropriate engineering : Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or
controls other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any
recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas,
vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof
ventilation equipment.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Individual protection measures

Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Eye/face protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless
the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash goggles.
Skin protection
Hand protection : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check
during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be
noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different
glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the
protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.
Body protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product. When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear anti-
static protective clothing. For the greatest protection from static discharges, clothing
should include anti-static overalls, boots and gloves.
Other skin protection : Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected
based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a
specialist before handling this product.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Respiratory protection : Based on the hazard and potential for exposure, select a respirator that meets the
appropriate standard or certification. Respirators must be used according to a
respiratory protection program to ensure proper fitting, training, and other important
aspects of use.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state : Liquid. [Watery liquid.]
Color : Colorless. Yellowish.
Odor : Characteristic.
Odor threshold : Not available.
pH : Not available.
Melting point : 5.49°C (41.9°F)
Boiling point : 80.09°C (176.2°F)
Critical temperature : 288.95°C (552.1°F)
Flash point : Closed cup: -11°C (12.2°F)
Evaporation rate : 3.5 (butyl acetate = 1)
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not available.
Lower and upper explosive : Lower: 1.2%
(flammable) limits Upper: 7.8%
Vapor pressure : 10 kPa (75.01 mm Hg) [room temperature]
Vapor density : 2.7 (Air = 1)
Specific Volume (ft 3/lb) : 1.1403
Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.877 (20°C / 68 to °F)
Relative density : 0.88
Solubility : Not available.
Solubility in water : 1.88 g/l
Partition coefficient: n- : 2.13
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : 498°C (928.4°F)
Decomposition temperature : Not available.
Viscosity : Dynamic (room temperature): 0.6 mPa·s (0.6 cP)
Flow time (ISO 2431) : Not available.
Molecular weight : 78.12 g/mole
Aerosol product
Heat of combustion : -40611960 J/kg

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Chemical stability : The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions

Conditions to avoid : Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not pressurize, cut, weld,
braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition. Do not
allow vapor to accumulate in low or confined areas.

Incompatible materials : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials:

oxidizing materials

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Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
products not be produced.

Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
benzene LC50 Inhalation Gas. Rat 10000 ppm 7 hours
LD50 Oral Rat 930 mg/kg -
Irritation/Corrosion
Product/ingredient name Result Species Score Exposure Observation
benzene Eyes - Moderate irritant Rabbit - 88 mg -
Eyes - Severe irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 2 -
mg
Skin - Mild irritant Rat - 8 hours 60 Ul -
Skin - Mild irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 15 -
mg
Skin - Moderate irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 20 -
mg
Sensitization
Not available.

Mutagenicity
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Not available.
Classification
Product/ingredient name OSHA IARC NTP
benzene + 1 Known to be a human carcinogen.
Reproductive toxicity
Not available.
Teratogenicity
Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
Name Category Route of Target organs
exposure
benzene Category 1 - -
Aspiration hazard
Not available.

Information on the likely : Not available.

routes of exposure

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Potential acute health effects
Eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, pain or irritation, watering, redness
Inhalation : No specific data.
Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following:, irritation, redness
Ingestion : No specific data.

Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate : Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Not available.
General : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
Mutagenicity : May cause genetic defects.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Acute toxicity estimates
Not available.

Section 12. Ecological information

Toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Exposure
benzene Acute EC50 29000 µg/l Fresh water Algae - Pseudokirchneriella 72 hours
subcapitata
Acute EC50 1600000 µg/l Fresh water Algae - Selenastrum sp. 96 hours
Acute EC50 9.23 mg/l Fresh water Daphnia - Daphnia magna - 48 hours
Neonate
Acute LC50 21 mg/l Marine water Crustaceans - Artemia salina 48 hours
Acute LC50 5.28 ul/L Fresh water Fish - Oncorhynchus gorbuscha - 96 hours
Fry
Chronic EC10 >1360 mg/l Fresh water Algae - Scenedesmus 96 hours
subspicatus
Chronic NOEC 98 mg/l Fresh water Daphnia - Daphnia magna 21 days
Chronic NOEC 1.5 to 5.4 ul/L Marine Fish - Morone saxatilis - Juvenile 4 weeks
water (Fledgling, Hatchling, Weanling)
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Section 12. Ecological information

Persistence and degradability

Not available.

Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
benzene 2.13 11 low

Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition : Not available.
coefficient (KOC)

Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Disposal methods : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Disposal
of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the
requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any
regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products
via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be disposed of untreated to
the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction.
Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered
when recycling is not feasible. This material and its container must be disposed of in a
safe way. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been
cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues.
Vapor from product residues may create a highly flammable or explosive atmosphere
inside the container. Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they have been
cleaned thoroughly internally. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact
with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
United States - RCRA Toxic hazardous waste "U" List
Ingredient CAS # Status Reference
number
Benzene (I,T) 71-43-2 Listed U019

Section 14. Transport information

DOT TDG Mexico IMDG IATA
UN number UN1114 UN1114 UN1114 UN1114 UN1114

UN proper BENZENE BENZENE BENZENE BENZENE BENZENE

shipping name
Transport 3 3 3 3 3
hazard class(es)

Packing group II II II II II
Environmental No. No. No. No. No.
hazards
“Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product.”

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Section 14. Transport information

Additional information
DOT Classification : Reportable quantity 10 lbs / 4.54 kg [1.3675 gal / 5.1767 L]. Package sizes shipped in
quantities less than the product reportable quantity are not subject to the RQ (reportable
quantity) transportation requirements.
Limited quantity Yes.
Quantity limitation Passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L. Cargo aircraft: 60 L.
TDG Classification : Product classified as per the following sections of the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods Regulations: 2.18-2.19 (Class 3).
Explosive Limit and Limited Quantity Index 1
Passenger Carrying Road or Rail Index 5
IATA : Quantity limitation Passenger and Cargo Aircraft: 5 L. Cargo Aircraft Only: 60 L.
Limited Quantities - Passenger Aircraft: 1 L.

Special precautions for user : Transport within user’s premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the
event of an accident or spillage.

Transport in bulk according : Not available.

to IMO instruments

Section 15. Regulatory information

U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(a) CDR Exempt/Partial exemption: Not determined
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: benzene
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: benzene

Clean Air Act Section 112 : Listed

(b) Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAPs)
Clean Air Act Section 602 : Not listed
Class I Substances
Clean Air Act Section 602 : Not listed
Class II Substances
DEA List I Chemicals : Not listed
(Precursor Chemicals)
DEA List II Chemicals : Not listed
(Essential Chemicals)
SARA 302/304
Composition/information on ingredients
No products were found.
SARA 304 RQ : Not applicable.
SARA 311/312
Classification : Refer to Section 2: Hazards Identification of this SDS for classification of substance.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number %
Form R - Reporting benzene 71-43-2 100
requirements
Supplier notification benzene 71-43-2 100

SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the SDS and any copying and redistribution of the SDS shall include
copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the SDS subsequently redistributed.
State regulations
Massachusetts : This material is listed.
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Section 15. Regulatory information

New York : This material is listed.
New Jersey : This material is listed.
Pennsylvania : This material is listed.
California Prop. 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to Benzene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Ingredient name No significant risk Maximum

level acceptable dosage
level
Benzene Yes. Yes.
International regulations
Chemical Weapon Convention List Schedules I, II & III Chemicals
Not listed.
Montreal Protocol
Not listed.
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Not listed.
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC)
Not listed.
UNECE Aarhus Protocol on POPs and Heavy Metals
Not listed.
Inventory list
Australia : This material is listed or exempted.
Canada : This material is listed or exempted.
China : This material is listed or exempted.
Europe : This material is listed or exempted.
Japan : Japan inventory (ENCS): This material is listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ISHL): This material is listed or exempted.
New Zealand : This material is listed or exempted.
Philippines : This material is listed or exempted.
Republic of Korea : This material is listed or exempted.
Taiwan : This material is listed or exempted.
Thailand : Not determined.
Turkey : This material is listed or exempted.
United States : This material is active or exempted.
Viet Nam : This material is listed or exempted.

Section 16. Other information

Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.)
Health * 2

Flammability 3
Physical hazards 0

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Section 16. Other information

Caution: HMIS® ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks. Although HMIS® ratings and the associated label are not required on
SDSs or products leaving a facility under 29 CFR 1910.1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS®
ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS® program. HMIS® is a registered trademark and service
mark of the American Coatings Association, Inc.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material. For more information on HMIS®
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) codes, consult the HMIS® Implementation Manual.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)

3 Flammability
Health 2 0 Instability/Reactivity
Special

Reprinted with permission from NFPA 704-2001, Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response Copyright ©1997, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This reprinted material is
not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection Association, on the referenced subject
which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.
Copyright ©2001, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to
be interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of
chemicals. The user is referred to certain limited number of chemicals with recommended classifications in
NFPA 49 and NFPA 325, which would be used as a guideline only. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA
or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify chemicals does so at their own risk.
Procedure used to derive the classification
Classification Justification
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 Expert judgment
SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 Expert judgment
EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A Expert judgment
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1 Expert judgment
CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 Expert judgment
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 1 Expert judgment
History
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Key to abbreviations : ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973
as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United Nations
References : Not available.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named
supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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