=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:BENZENE
NIIN:00-357-7979
MSDS Number: BDXDJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.
Address:1953 S HARVEY STREET
City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-726-3171
Emergency Phone Num:616-726-3171
CAGE:2H215
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HONEYWELL, BURDICK AND JACKSON
Address:1953 S HARVEY STREET
Box:City:MUSKEGON
State:MI
ZIP:49442-6101
Country:US
Phone:800-368-0050/800-707-4555
CAGE:2H215

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:BENZENE  (SARA III)
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
Fraction by Wt: >90%
OSHA PEL:1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRIT. VAPOR:
    DIZZY,NAUSEA,INCOORDINATION,STUPOR,UNCONSCIOUSNESS & CHANGE IN
    BLOOD COMPOSITION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH  WATER 15 MN,GET MED ATTN. INHALATION: REMOVE
    FROM EXPOSURE,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED,GET MEDICAL
    ASSISTANCE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:12F/-11C
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:7.9
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONT BREATH APP,WATER FOG TO COOL EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNS VIGOROUSLY AND EMITS ACID FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FORM IGNITION. WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM IGNITION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/HIGH RATE MECHANICAL.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL TYPE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE MASK
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR CONT: PHILLIPS PETROL CO MFR IS THE RAW MATERIAL,BURDICK & JACKSON
    LAB. REFINES IT TO DESIRED PCT,SPEC & GRADE. CONTAINER SIZE:
    BULK,ANY ACCEPTABLE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F/80C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:2.77
Spec Gravity:0.884
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (ETHYL ETHER)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID. AROMATIC HYDROCARBON ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STORNG OXIDANTS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS. COMPLY WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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