MERCK FROSST CANADA INC -- BENZENE, MD-1133 -- 6810-00N025905
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:BENZENE, MD-1133 MSDS Date:09/11/1987 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N025905 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MERCK FROSST CANADA INC Box:899 City:POINTE CLAIRE-DORVAL State:PQ Country:CA Info Phone Num:514-697-2823 Emergency Phone Num:800-325-9034 Preparer's Name:R. PERRY CAGE:09578 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MERCK FROSST CANADA INC Box:City:POINTE CLAIRE-DORVAL, QUEBEC, CANADA State:PQ Country:US Phone:800-325-9034; 514-697-2823 CAGE:09578 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:BENZENE CAS:71-43-2 RTECS #:CY1400000 Fraction by Wt: 99% OSHA PEL:1 PPM;5 PPM STEL ACGIH TLV:10 PPM EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 3800 MG/KG. Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE: GROUP 1 (IARC), GROUP 1 (NTP), OSHA REGULATED. Effects of Overexposure:LEUKEMOGEN, FATIGUE, HEADACHE, IRRITATION (SKIN, EYE) BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA, CNS EFFECTS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: GIVE FATS OR OILS. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR GASTRIC LAVAGE. SUMM ON PHYSICIAN. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FORAT LEAST 15 MINUTES . ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:CC Flash Point:12F,-11C Lower Limits:1.3% Upper Limits:7.1% Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FLAMMABILITY. CANCER SUSPECT. VAPOR-AIR MIXTURE EXPLOSIVE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE ADEQUATE IGNITION-PROOF VENTILATION. REMOVE ALL HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. CAREFULLY ABSORB ON VERMICULITE AND TRANSFER TO CLOSED CONTAINER. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROTECT FROM LIGHT AND EXTREME COLD. PROTECT FROM HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: FUME HOOD TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. Protective Gloves:RUBBER, POLYVINYL GLOVES. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLTHG. PROVIDE SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYEWASH STATION NEAR WORKPLACE. ELEC SERVICES IN AREA SHD BE EXPLO PROOF. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:F3 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176F,80C Vapor Pres:100 Vapor Density:2.8 Spec Gravity:0.9 Solubility in Water:0.07 Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, AROMATIC ODOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO/CO*2 ON COMBUSTION. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:VIA LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY. DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.