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SN Benzene SDS
SN Benzene SDS
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable
Benzene (71-43-2)
DNEL/DMEL (Workers)
Acute - systemic effects, dermal 234 mg/kg bodyweight/day
Acute - systemic effects, inhalation 3.25 mg/m³
DNEL/DMEL (General population)
Acute - systemic effects, dermal 0.234 mg/kg bodyweight
Acute - systemic effects, inhalation 0.00325 mg/m³
PNEC (Water)
PNEC aqua (freshwater) 1.9 mg/l
PNEC aqua (intermittent, freshwater) 1.9 mg/l
PNEC (Sediment)
Benzene (71-43-2)
PNEC sediment (freshwater) 33 mg/kg dwt
PNEC (Soil)
PNEC soil 4.8 mg/kg dwt
PNEC (STP)
PNEC sewage treatment plant 39 mg/l
Hand protection : Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with specific activity training.
Gloves must be periodically inspected and changed in case of wear, perforations or
contaminations.
Eye protection : If contact is likely, a protection (protective shield and/or safety goggles) should be used.
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin. Coveralls should be changed at the
end of the work shift and cleaned as necessary to avoid transfer of product to clothes or
underwear.
Respiratory protection : to avoid respiratory tract irritation inhalation exposure should be kept to a minimum,. If
exposure levels cannot be determined or estimated with adequate confidence, or an oxygen
deficiency is possible, only SCBA’s should be used. If necessary, approved respiratory
protection equipment shall be used when handling hot product in confined spaces: enclosed
face mask with cartridge/filter type “A” or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Change
filter cartridge on respirator daily.
Thermal hazard protection : None in normal conditions.
Environmental exposure controls : Store finished products in closed containers (e.g., bulk tanks, drums, cans);. Store all VOC-
containing wastes in closed, secure containers (e.g., bulk tanks, intermediate bulk containers,
drums). Incinerate, absorb, or adsorb vapours stripped from solution whenever necessary. Use
vapour recovery units when necessary. Carefully handle the substance to minimise releases.
Consumer exposure controls : Substance registered as Isolated intermediate under SCC). This substance is handled under
Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site
isolated intermediates. In case the substance is transported to other sites for further
processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled
Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe
handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal
protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available
at each manufacturing site. Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions
has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the
Registrant’s intermediate.
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental
requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product