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 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

Emergency telephone : 1-866-734-3438

number (with hours of
operation)

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 CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B
CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (bone marrow) -
Category 1

GHS label elements

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May form explosive mixtures with air.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (bone marrow)
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.

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Section 2. Hazards identification

Prevention : Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have
been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear
protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, sparks, open
flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating,
lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take
precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Do not
breathe vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling.
Response : Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical
attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water or shower. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Take off contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. 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 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

CAS number/other identifiers

CAS number : 71-43-2
Product code : 001062
Ingredient name % CAS number
benzene 100 71-43-2
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.

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Section 4. First aid measures

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. If necessary,
call a poison center or physician. 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
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 : Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
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)

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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. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur
from the chemical 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.
Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
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.
For emergency responders : If specialised 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.

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Section 7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Avoid exposure -
obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have
been read and understood. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe
vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do not enter storage areas and confined
spaces unless adequately ventilated. Keep in the original container or an approved
alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store
and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use
explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use
only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.
Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.
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. Store
locked up. Eliminate all ignition sources. 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.

Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
benzene ACGIH TLV (United States, 3/2012).
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, 1/2013).
STEL: 1 ppm 15 minutes.
TWA: 0.1 ppm 10 hours.
OSHA PEL (United States, 6/2010).
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, 11/2006).
AMP: 50 ppm 10 minutes.
CEIL: 25 ppm
TWA: 10 ppm 8 hours.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

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.
Respiratory protection : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state : Liquid. [Watery liquid.]
Color : Colorless. Yellowish.
Molecular weight : 78.12 g/mole
Molecular formula : C6-H6
Boiling/condensation point : 80.09°C (176.2°F)
Melting/freezing point : 5.49°C (41.9°F)
Critical temperature : 288.95°C (552.1°F)
Odor : Characteristic.
Odor threshold : Not available.

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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

pH : Not available.
Flash point : Closed cup: -11°C (12.2°F)
Burning time : Not applicable.
Burning rate : Not applicable.
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 (75.006094245 mm Hg) [room temperature]
Vapor density : 2.7 (Air = 1)
Specific Volume (ft /lb) 3
: 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.
SADT : Not available.
Viscosity : Dynamic (room temperature): 0.604 mPa·s (0.604 cP)

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.

Incompatibility with various : Highly reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials.
substances

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.

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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 milligrams -
Eyes - Severe irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 2 -
milligrams
Skin - Mild irritant Rat - 8 hours 60 -
microliters
Skin - Mild irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 15 -
milligrams
Skin - Moderate irritant Rabbit - 24 hours 20 -
milligrams
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 Not determined bone marrow
Aspiration hazard
Not available.

Information on the likely : Not available.

routes of exposure
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.

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
Not available.

Persistence and degradability

Not available.

Bioaccumulative potential

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Section 12. Ecological information

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 UN114 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
Environment No. No. No. No. No.
Additional Reportable quantity Explosive Limit and - - Passenger and Cargo
10 lbs / 4.54 kg [1.3675 Limited Quantity Index AircraftQuantity
information
gal / 5.1767 L] 1 limitation: 5 L
Package sizes shipped Cargo Aircraft Only
in quantities less than Passenger Carrying Quantity limitation: 60 L
the product reportable Road or Rail Index Limited Quantities -
quantity are not subject 5 Passenger Aircraft
to the RQ (reportable Quantity limitation: 1 L
quantity) transportation
requirements.

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Section 14. Transport information

Limited quantity
Yes.

Packaging instruction
Passenger aircraft
Quantity limitation: 5 L

Cargo aircraft
Quantity limitation: 60 L

Special provisions
IB2, T4, TP1

“Refer to CFR 49 (or authority having jurisdiction) to determine the information required for shipment of the
product.”

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 Annex II of MARPOL
73/78 and the IBC Code

Section 15. Regulatory information

U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(a) CDR Exempt/Partial exemption: Not determined
United States inventory (TSCA 8b): This material is listed or exempted.
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 : Fire hazard
Immediate (acute) health hazard
Delayed (chronic) health hazard
Composition/information on ingredients

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Section 15. Regulatory information

Name % Fire Sudden Reactive Immediate Delayed
hazard release of (acute) (chronic)
pressure health health
hazard hazard
benzene 100 Yes. No. No. Yes. Yes.

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.
New York : This material is listed.
New Jersey : This material is listed.
Pennsylvania : This material is listed.
California Prop. 65
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Ingredient name Cancer Reproductive No significant risk Maximum
level acceptable dosage
level
benzene Yes. Yes. 6.4 µg/day 24 µg/day (ingestion)
(ingestion) 49 µg/day
13 µg/day (inhalation)
(inhalation)
Canada inventory : This material is listed or exempted.
International regulations
International lists : Australia inventory (AICS): This material is listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC): This material is listed or exempted.
Japan inventory: This material is listed or exempted.
Korea inventory: This material is listed or exempted.
Malaysia Inventory (EHS Register): Not determined.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): This material is listed or exempted.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): This material is listed or exempted.
Taiwan inventory (CSNN): Not determined.
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule
I Chemicals
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule
II Chemicals
Chemical Weapons : Not listed
Convention List Schedule
III Chemicals

Canada

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Section 15. Regulatory information

WHMIS (Canada) : Class B-2: Flammable liquid
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (Very toxic).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic).
CEPA Toxic substances: This material is listed.
Canadian ARET: This material is not listed.
Canadian NPRI: This material is listed.
Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed.

Section 16. Other information

Canada Label requirements : Class B-2: Flammable liquid
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (Very toxic).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic).
Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.)
Health * 2

Flammability 3
Physical hazards 0

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 are not required on SDSs 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 mark of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA). HMIS® materials
may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
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.
History
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Section 16. Other information

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 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United NationsACGIH – American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists
AIHA – American Industrial Hygiene Association
CAS – Chemical Abstract Services
CEPA – Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA – Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(EPA)
CFR – United States Code of Federal Regulations
CPR – Controlled Products Regulations
DSL – Domestic Substances List
GWP – Global Warming Potential
IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer
ICAO – International Civil Aviation Organisation
Inh – Inhalation
LC – Lethal concentration
LD – Lethal dosage
NDSL – Non-Domestic Substances List
NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
TDG – Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations
TLV – Threshold Limit Value
TSCA – Toxic Substances Control Act
WEEL – Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
WHMIS – Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
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Date of issue/Date of revision : 4/26/2015. Date of previous issue : 10/16/2014. Version : 0.03 14/14

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