Benzene Property

Melting point:

5.5 °C

Boiling point:

80.093-80.094°C

Density 

0.8794

vapor density 

2.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

99.5 hPa at 20 °C

refractive index 

1.499 -1.502

Flash point:

12°F

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear, colorless liquid

Odor

Aromatic odor

explosive limit

1.30-8.00%

Water Solubility 

0.180 g/100 ml @ 25°C

Safety

RIDADR 

1114

Autoignition Temperature

562°C

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

Toxicity

skn-rbt 15 mg/24H open MLD AIHAAP 23,95,62

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H340May cause genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P331Do NOT induce vomiting.

Benzene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Benzene is a six-carbon aromatic annulene in which each carbon atom donates one of its two 2p electrons into a delocalised pi system. A toxic, flammable liquid byproduct of coal distillation, it is used as an industrial solvent. Benzene is a carcinogen that also damages bone marrow and the central nervous system. It has a role as a non-polar solvent, a carcinogenic agent and an environmental contaminant. It is an aromatic annulene, a volatile organic compound and a member of benzenes.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogenproducing myeloid leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, andlymphomas by inhalation. Experimental carcinogenic,neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data. A human poison byinhalation. An experimental poison by skin contact,intraperitoneal,