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MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: Amoco Oil Company 200 East Randolph Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601 U.S.A.
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EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION:
EMERGENCY SPILL INFORMATION:
OTHER PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION: |
| Component | CAS# | Range % by Wt. |
| Benzene | 71-43-2 | 99.80 |
| Toluene | 108-88-3 | 0.20 |
(See Section 8.0, "Exposure Controls/Personal Protection", for exposure guidelines)
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Danger! Extremely flammable. Causes eye and skin irritation. Inhalation causes headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness. Harmful or fatal if liquid is aspirated into lungs. Danger! Contains Benzene. Cancer hazard. Can cause blood disorders. Harmful when absorbed through the skin.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: Causes mild eye irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Causes mild skin irritation. Causes skin irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. Harmful when absorbed through the skin.
INHALATION: Cancer hazard. Can cause blood disorders. Inhalation causes headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness. See "Toxicological Information" section (Section 11.0).
INGESTION: Harmful or fatal if liquid is aspirated into lungs. See "Toxicological Information" section (Section 11.0).
HMIS CODE: (Health:2) (Flammability:3) (Reactivity:0)
NFPA CODE: (Health:2) (Flammability:3) (Reactivity:0)
EYE: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN: Wash exposed skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing, including shoes, and thoroughly clean and dry before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, drink plenty of water, do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
FLASHPOINT: 12°F(-11°C)
UEL: 8.0%
LEL: 1.5%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 928°F (498°C)
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: Extremely Flammable Liquid.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Agents approved for Class B hazards (e.g., dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, steam) or water fog.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Extremely flammable liquid. Vapor may explode if ignited in enclosed area.
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Firefighters should wear full bunker gear, including a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from sources of ignition (e.g., heat and open flames). Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Incomplete burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide and other harmful products.
HANDLING: Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors. Keep away from ignition sources (e.g., heat, sparks, or open flames). Ground and bond containers when transferring materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. After this container has been emptied, it may contain flammable vapors; observe all warnings and precautions listed for this product.
STORAGE: Store in flammable liquids storage area. Store away from heat, ignition sources, and open flame in accordance with applicable regulations. Keep container closed. Outside storage is recommended.
EYE: Do not get in eyes. Wear eye protection.
SKIN: Do not get on skin or clothing. Wear protective clothing and gloves.
INHALATION: Do not breathe mist or vapor. If heated and ventilation is inadequate, use supplied-air respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Control airborne concentrations below the exposure guidelines.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
| Component | CAS# | Exposure Limits |
| Benzene | 71-43-2 | OSHA PEL: 1 ppm
OSHA STEL: 5 ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 ppm |
| Toluene | 108-88-3 | OSHA PEL: 100 ppm (1989); 200 ppm (1971)
OSHA STEL: 150 ppm (1989); Not established. (1971) OSHA Ceiling: 300 ppm (1971) ACGIH TLV-TWA: 50 ppm (skin) |
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Liquid. Colorless. Sweet odor.
pH: Not determined.
VAPOR PRESSURE: 74.6 mm Hg at 20 °C
VAPOR DENSITY: Not determined.
BOILING POINT: 176°F(80°C)
MELTING POINT: 42°F(6°C)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight, 0.1 to 1.0%.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1): 0.88
STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep away from ignition sources (e.g. heat, sparks, and open flames).
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Avoid chlorine, fluorine, and other strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None identified.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
EYE IRRITATION: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
SKIN IRRITATION: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
DERMAL LD50: Testing not conducted. See Other Toxicity Data.
ORAL LD50: 3.8 g/kg (rat).
INHALATION LC50: 10000 ppm (rat)
OTHER TOXICITY DATA: Acute toxicity of benzene results primarily from depression of the central nervous system (CNS). Inhalation of concentrations over 50 ppm can produce headache, lassitude, weariness, dizziness, drowsiness, or excitation. Exposure to very high levels can result in unconsciousness and death.
Long-term overexposure to benzene has been associated with certain types of leukemia in humans. In addition, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and OSHA consider benzene to be a human carcinogen. Chronic exposures to benzene at levels of 100 ppm and below have been reported to cause adverse blood effects including anemia. Benzene exposure can occur by inhalation and absorption through the skin.
Inhalation and forced feeding studies of benzene in laboratory animals have produced a carcinogenic response in a variety of organs, including possibly leukemia, other adverse effects on the blood, chromosomal changes and some effects on the immune system. Exposure to benzene at levels up to 300 ppm did not produce birth defects in animal studies; however, exposure to the higher dosage levels (greater than 100 ppm) resulted in a reduction of body weight of the rat pups (fetotoxicity). Changes in the testes have been observed in mice exposed to benzene at 300 ppm, but reproductive performance was not altered in rats exposed to benzene at the same level.
Aspiration of this product into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonia and can be fatal. Aspiration into the lungs can occur while vomiting after ingestion of this product. Do not siphon by mouth.
U.S. DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
| Shipping Name | Benzene |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Identification Number | UN1114 |
| Packing Group | II |
| RQ | RQ |
INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION:
Sea (IMO/IMDG)
| Shipping Name | Not determined. |
Air (ICAO/IATA)
| Shipping Name | Not determined. |
European Road/Rail (ADR/RID)
| Shipping Name | Not determined. |
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
| Shipping Name | Not determined. |
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR Part 302.4): This product is reportable under 40 CFR Part 302.4 because it contains the following substance(s):
| Component/CAS Number | Weight % | Component Reportable Quantity (RQ) |
| Benzene 71-43-2 | 99.80 | 10 lbs. |
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
Part 355):
This product is not regulated under Section 302 of SARA and 40
CFR Part 355.
SARA TITLE III SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIZATION
(40 CFR Part 370): This product is defined as hazardous by OSHA under 29 CFR Part
1910.1200(d).
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR Part 372): This product contains the following substance(s), which is on the Toxic Chemicals List in 40 CFR Part 372:
| Component/CAS Number | Weight Percent |
| Benzene 71-43-2 | 99.80 |
U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): Listed on inventory.
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Flammable liquid. Carcinogen. Irritant. CNS Effects. Target organ effects.
EC INVENTORY (EINECS/ELINCS): In compliance.
JAPAN INVENTORY (MITI): Not determined.
AUSTRALIA INVENTORY (AICS): Not determined.
KOREA INVENTORY (ECL): Not determined.
CANADA INVENTORY (DSL): Not determined.
PHILIPPINE INVENTORY (PICCS): Not determined.
Prepared by:
Environment, Health and Safety Department
Issued: November 14, 1995
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