SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	BENZENE (crystallizable)
Catalogue No. :	AL0601	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	71-43-2	EC Number :	200-753-7
Grade :		EC Index Number :	601-020-00-8
Chemical Formula :	C6H6	HSN Code :	29022000
Synonyms :	Benzol; Phenyl hydride
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A H350 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B H340 Specific target organ toxicity Repeated exposure, Category 1 H372 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 H304 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.1; R45 Muta.Cat.2; R46 F; R11 T; R48/23/24/25 Xn; R65 Xi; R36/38 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS02 GHS08 GHS07
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		BENZENE AR/ACS
CAS No. :		71-43-2
EC Index No. :		601-020-00-8
EC No. :		200-753-7
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Assure fresh air breathing. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :
Unsuitable extinguishing media :
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No open flames. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area. Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling :	No open flames. No smoking. Use only non-sparking tools. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mis
Hygiene measures :	Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Storage conditions :	Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid Colour
Colour :	Clear Colorless.
Odour :	aromatic odor.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	5.5 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	80 - 80.2
Flash point :	-11 °C
Auto-ignition temperature :	562 °C
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	Flammable Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Vapour pressure :	99.5 hPa at 20 °C
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	2.8
Relative density :	No data available Density : 0.8765 g/cm3
Density :	0.8765 g/cm3 Relative gas density : 0.88
Relative gas density :	0.88
Solubility :	Water: 0.18 g/100ml @ 25°C
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	0.647 mPa.s @ 20 deg C
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	0.013 - 0.08 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	May cause genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity :	May cause cancer.
STOT-single exposure :	Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure :	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Additional information :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Ecology - waste materials :	Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1114
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1114
UN-No. (IATA) :	1114
UN-No. (ADN) :	1114
UN-No. (RID) :	1114
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	BENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	BENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	BENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	BENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	BENZENE
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1114, BENZENE, 3, II
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1114, BENZENE, 3, II
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1114, BENZENE, 3, II
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1114, BENZENE, 3, II
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1114, BENZENE, 3, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : F1 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1l Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02, R001 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP1 Tank code (ADR) : LGBF Vehicle for tank carriage : FL Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Operation (ADR) : S2, S20 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 33 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E EAC code : 3WE APP code : A(fl)
- Transport by sea
MFAG-No : 130
- Air transport
No data available
- Inland waterway transport
No data available
- Rail transport
No data available
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions BENZENE AR/ACS is not on the REACH Candidate List BENZENE AR/ACS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, severe hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 29) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : BENZENE AR/ACS is listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : BENZENE AR/ACS is listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed
Denmark
Classification remarks : Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements: Asp. Tox. 1 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Carc. 1A Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2 Muta. 1B Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 1 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. R11 Highly flammable R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin R45 May cause cancer R46 May cause heritable genetic damage R48/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed F Highly flammable T Toxic Xi Irritant Xn Harmfu