Benzene EMPLURA

Company name

Merck KGaA

E-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

prodsafe@merckgroup.com

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315

Causes skin irritation

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

H340

May cause genetic defects

H350

May cause cancer

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Code

Statements

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P210

Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.

P301+P310

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...

P302+P352

IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P305+P351+P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.

P308+P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P331

Do NOT induce vomiting.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H350 May cause cancer. H340 May cause genetic defects. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H350 May cause cancer. H340 May cause genetic defects. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Restricted to professional users. Reduced labelling (≤125 ml) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. Restricted to professional users. Index-No. 601-020-00-8

2.2 Label elements

67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC)

Hazard pictograms

F Highly flammable T Toxic F Highly flammable T Toxic

R-phrase(s)

45-46-11-36/38- May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. 48/23/24/25-65 Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes and skin. Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 45-46-48/23/24/25-65 May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

S-phrase(s)

53-45 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 53-45 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Restricted to professional users.

Further information

Only for research, development, analysis or specific industrial processes (76/769/EEC). EC-No. 200-753-7 EC Label Reduced labelling (≤125 ml)

2.3 Other hazards

None known.