benzene
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 2008
Formula: | C6H6 |
CAS: | 71-43-2 |
Formula Weight: | 78.11  g/mol |
Density: | 0.88  g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | 5.5  °C |
Boiling Point: | 80.0-80.2 °C |
Purity: | -- |
Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
Signal Word: | Danger! |
Oral-LD50: | 5960 mg/kg |
Flash Point: | -11 °C |
Auto Ignition: | 562 °C |
Flinn Family: | -- |
GHS Hazard Statement: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/(insert)/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin/hands thoroughly after handling. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to (insert)
General Hazard Information:
Storage: No storage recommendations on record.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.