BenzeneC6H6

CAS-No.:
71-43-2
UN-No.:
1114
EC-No.:
200-753-7
Hazard identification number:
33
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
Workplace exposure limits (UK)
  • TWA (ppm) 1
  • TWA (mg/m3) 3.25
  • H: 225
    Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 304
    May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 319
    Causes serious eye irritation
  • H: 340
    May cause genetic defects (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause
    the hazard)
  • H: 350
    May cause cancer.
  • H: 372
    Causes damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
    proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)
  • H: 412
    Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    6 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    80 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,88 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    9.24378 ± 0.00007 eV
  • Flash Point:
    -11 °C
  • Ignition Temperature:
    555 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    100 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    1.2 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    8.6 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C, M
Important to know:
Some uses of this substance are restricted under Annex XVII of REACH.

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • Benzol
  • BTX
  • Phenyl hydride

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