MALLINCKRODT SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV -- BENZENE AR - BENZENE, TECHNICAL
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FSC: 6810
NIIN: 009738588
Manufacturer's CAGE: 62910
Part No. Indicator: A
Part Number/Trade Name: BENZENE AR
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                            General Information
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Item Name: BENZENE, TECHNICAL
Company's Name: MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Company's Street: PARIS BYPASS
Company's P. O. Box: M
Company's City: PARIS
Company's State: KY
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 40361
Company's Emerg Ph #: 314-982-5000
Company's Info Ph #: 314-982-5000
Record No. For Safety Entry: 002
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 002
Date MSDS Prepared: 01JAN87
Safety Data Review Date: 03JUN86
MSDS Serial Number: BGBDL
Hazard Characteristic Code: F2
Unit Of Issue: BT
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 500ML
Type Of Container: BOTTLE,GLASS
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: BENZENE (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: >99
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: CY1400000
CAS Number: 71-43-2
OSHA PEL: 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR COLORLESS LIQ;SWEET AROMATIC ODOR.
Boiling Point: 80C(176F)
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 100
Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.7
Specific Gravity: 0.88
Evaporation Rate And Ref: 0.88
Solubility In Water: NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: -11C(12F)-C.C
Lower Explosive Limit: 1.0
Upper Explosive Limit: 8.0
Extinguishing Media: DRY POWDER,FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: EXPLOSIVE VAPOR/AIR MIXTURES MAY FORM ABOVE
FLASH POINT.CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OR FLAME.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Cond To Avoid (Stability): IGNITION SOURCES.
Materials To Avoid: OXIDIZERS,CORROSIVE MATL (CLF*3,H*2SO*4,K,CHROMIC
ANHYDRIDE)
Hazardous Decomp Products: TOXIC GASES & VAPOR SUCH AS CARBON MONOXIDE.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
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                            Health Hazard Data
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Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: INH:MAY BE FATAL.MAY CAUSE DISS,HEAD,LVR/ KDNY
DAMG;ING:SAME AS INH;SKIN/EYES:IRRITANT.MAY CAUSE PAIN
Emergency/First Aid Proc: INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/
OXYGEN.GET MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITG.IMMED GET
IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG &
RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ WHEN POSS.SPILLS MAY BE ABSORBD
W/SAND,VERMICULITE OR OHTER INERT,MATL & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.USE H*2O
SPRAY TO DISPRS VAPS,TO FLUSH AWAY/DILUTE SPILLS.RMV IGN
Waste Disposal Method: WASHT CAN BE ATOMIZED IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR
SUITABLE FOR BURNING HAZARDOUS WASTE & EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER
SYSTEM.ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS. CWA/CERCAL RQ: 1000LBS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT COOK,DRY,
VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS
PREFERRED.KEEP AWAY FM OXIDIZERS
Other Precautions: AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID,SKIN,EYES & CLOTHING
CONTACT;CANCER HAZARD; OVER EXPOSURE MAY CREATE CANCER RISK.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection: GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment: FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: MSDS FM MFR DATED JAN 85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ
COMM STD; BENZENE IS CARCINOGEN DEFINED BY IARC, MAK, NIOSH, NTP &
ACGIH-SEE ACGIH 1985,VOL 13,TABLE A3
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   86248
DOT PSN Code: BRS
DOT Proper Shipping Name: BENZENE
DOT Class: 3
DOT ID Number: UN1114
DOT Pack Group: II
DOT Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
IMO PSN Code: BXB
IMO Proper Shipping Name: BENZENE
IMO Regulations Page Number: 3185
IMO UN Number: 1114
IMO UN Class: 3.2
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -
IATA PSN Code: DBA
IATA UN ID Number: 1114
IATA Proper Shipping Name: BENZENE
IATA UN Class: 3
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AFI PSN Code: DBA
AFI Symbols: 0
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: BENZENE
AFI Class: 3
AFI ID Number: UN1114
AFI Pack Group: II
AFI Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 7-7
Additional Trans Data: DOT RQ: 1000LBS.
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                               Disposal Data
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Disposal Data Review Date: 88321
Rec # For This Disp Entry: 02
Tot Disp Entries Per NSN: 002
Landfill Ban Item: YES
Disposal Supplemental Data: MSDS FM MFR DATED JAN 85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ
COMM STD; BENZENE IS CARCINOGEN DEFINED BY IARC, MAK, NIOSH, NTP & ACGIH-
SEE ACGIH 1985,VOL 13,TABLE A3 IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE OR DISCHARGE,
CONSULT HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE FOR PRECAUTIONS.
1st EPA Haz Wst Code New: U019
1st EPA Haz Wst Name New: BENZENE
1st EPA Haz Wst Char New: TOXIC (T)
1st EPA Acute Hazard New: NO
2nd EPA Haz Wst Code New: D001
2nd EPA Haz Wst Name New: IGNITIBLE
2nd EPA Haz Wst Char New: IGNITABILITY
2nd EPA Acute Hazard New: NO
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Label Status: F
Special Hazard Precautions: MAY BE POISONOUS IF INHALED OR ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR SUFFOCATION. CONTACT MAY
IRRITATE OR BURN SKIN AND EYES. FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING OR POISONOUS
GASES. RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION.
Label Name: MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Label Street: PARIS BYPASS
Label P.O. Box: M
Label City: PARIS
Label State: KY
Label Zip Code: 40361
Label Country: US
Label Emergency Number: 314-982-5000
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