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Benzene

CAS 71-43-2
EC 200-753-7
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Product Identification

More information about Benzene

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Benzene
Product Code
39196

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
71-43-2 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
200-753-7 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Benzene (CAS: 71-43-2 ) is a aromatic substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Muta. Category 1B H340
Carc. Category 1A H350
STOT RE Category 1 H372
Asp. Tox. Category 1 H304
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2 H319
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Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H340: May cause genetic defects.
  • H350: May cause cancer.
  • H372: Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys, the liver, the spleen, the blood, the brain and the endocrine system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative, Dermal.
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Aromatic
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Aromatic
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
5 °C (41 ºF)
Boiling Point
80 °C (176 ºF)
Flash Point
-11 °C (12 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
101 hPa (76 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.874 g/cm3 (7.294 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
8 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1.2 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
1.8 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
0.66 mPas
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Benzene?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Benzene?

Benzene is a liquid appearing as aromatic . It has aromatic odor.

What is Benzene used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Benzene?

This substance has 7 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H372: Causes damage to the lung, the kidneys, the liver, the spleen, the blood, the brain and the endocrine system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative, Dermal. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

What is the melting point of Benzene?

The melting point is 5 °C (41 ºF) and the boiling point is 80 °C (176 ºF).