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Benzene

CAS 71-43-2 · C6H6
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Health hazard, Irritant / harmful
Pictograms
FlammableHealth hazardIrritant / harmful
H-statements
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H350 May cause cancer
  • H340 May cause genetic defects
  • H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
  • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
IntermediateFuel agentsFuelSolventPlasticizerCatalyst
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca
OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 ppm TWA 1 ppm ST 1 ppm ST 5 ppm
IDLH Ca [500 ppm]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
benzene · 71-43-2 · benzol · Cyclohexatriene · benzole · Pyrobenzole · Benzine · Coal naphtha
Molecular weight
78.11 g/mol
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Flammable · Health hazard · Irritant / harmful
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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