109646
Benzene
reference substance for gas chromatography
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| Product information | |||
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| Hill Formula | C6H6 | ||
| HS Code | 2902 20 00 | ||
| EC number | 200-753-7 | ||
| Molar mass | 78.11 g/mol | ||
| EC index number | 601-020-00-8 | ||
| CAS number | 71-43-2 | ||
| Chemical and physical data | |||
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| Ignition temperature | 555 °C | ||
| Solubility | 1.8 g/l (20 °C) | ||
| Melting point | 5.5 °C | ||
| Molar mass | 78.11 g/mol | ||
| Density | 0.88 g/cm3 (20 °C) | ||
| Boiling point | 80.1 °C | ||
| Vapor pressure | 101 hPa (20 °C) | ||
| Explosion limit | 1.4 - 8.0 %(V) | ||
| Flash point | -11 °C | ||
| Viscosity kinematic | 0.78 mm2/s (20 °C) | ||
| Safety information according to GHS | |||
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| Hazard Statement(s) |
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H350: May cause cancer. H340: May cause genetic defects. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H315: Causes skin irritation. |
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| Precautionary Statement(s) |
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. |
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| Signal Word | Danger | ||
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| RTECS | CY1400000 | ||
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids | ||
| WGK | WGK 3 highly water endangering | ||
| Disposal |
9 Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535). |
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| Safety information | |||
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| R Phrase |
R 45-46-11-36/38-48/23/24/25-65 May cause cancer.May cause heritable genetic damage.Highly flammable.Irritating to eyes and skin.Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. |
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| S Phrase |
S 53-45 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
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| Categories of danger | carcinogenic, mutagenic, highly flammable, irritant, toxic | ||
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| Transport information | |||
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1114 Benzen, 3, II | ||
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1114 BENZENE, 3, II | ||
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1114 BENZENE, 3, II | ||
| Toxicological data | |||
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 rat 930 mg/kg | ||
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 rabbit > 8260 mg/kg | ||
