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PRODUCT NAME	:	ETHYLBENZENE
CAS number	:	100-41-4
UN number	:	1175
Formula	:	C6H5C2H5
Odour	:	AROMATIC
Solubility in water	:	NEGLIGIBLE
Density	:	0.867 at 20 ^oC
Boiling point	:	136 ^oC
Melting point	:	-94 ^oC
Viscosity	:	0.691 cp at 17 ^oC
Flashpoint	:	15 ^oC
Explosive limits	:	1.0 – 6.7 Vol%
Vapour pressure	:	9.3 mbar at 20 ^oC
Skin absorption/irritation	:	YES
TLV Country NL Year 1995	:	50 S ppm 215 S mg/m3
Pollution category 1994	:	B

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Product Name	ETHYL BENZENE
Part Number	RXSOL-19-1174-210

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RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
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Chemical Name	CAS	EC number	Weight	Formula
Ethylbenzene	100-41-4	202-849-4	<= 100 %	C₈H₁₀

Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs (hearing organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
P280 Wear protective gloves.P305 + P351 + P338	Wear eye protection/ face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Precautionary statements	P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
Classification of the substance or mixture	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Supplemental Hazard Statements	None
Other hazards	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

General advice	Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled	After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
Eye Contact	After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed	After swallowing: caution if victim vomits. Risk of aspiration! Keep airways free. Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact	In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
Inhalation	Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary.
Ingestion	Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye	The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed	No data available

Flammability	May be combustible at high temperature.
Suitable extinguishing media	Water Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media	For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture	Carbon oxides Combustible. Pay attention to flashback. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
Further information	Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion products	Fire may cause the evolution of Sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides.
Advice for firefighters	Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Protective Equipment	Use personal protective equipment.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical	Has a fire-promoting effect due to the release of oxygen. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures	Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage	Oxidizing material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Personal Protection	Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: Protective equipment see section 8.
Enviromental Precaution	Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning	Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Advice on safe handling	Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion	Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Incompatible materials	Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills.
Hygiene measures	Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Precautions for safe handling	For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities	Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.
Storage conditions	Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Storage class	Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
Specific end use(s)	Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Handling	Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from combustible material.. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals
Advice on general occupational hygiene	Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Requirements for storage	Keep in cool and store under shade.

Exposure controls	No specific additional engineering controls are required. Provide good natural or artificial ventilation.
Engineering Control	Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Eye/face protection	Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection	Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Skin protection	This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Viton® Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M) This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm Break through time: 10 min Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
Respiratory protection	Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Other Protection Measure	Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Control of environmental exposure	Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Physical state	Liquid
Colour	Colorless
Odour	Aromatic
Odor Threshold	Not Applicable
pH	No data available
Melting Point	94,9 °C at 101,3 hPa - (ECHA)
Boiling Point	136,1 °C at 1.013,3 hPa
Flash Point	23 °C - closed cup
Evaporation Rate	Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas)	No data available
Explosive limits	No Data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits	6,7 %(V) / 1 %(V)
Autoignition temperature	430 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition temperature	No data available
Viscosity,kinematic	0,773 mm2/s at 20 °C
Vapour pressure	9,52 hPa at 20 °C -
Density	0,87 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Relative Vapour Density	0,86 - 0,87 at 20 °C
Freezing point	No data available
Specific Gravity	No data available
Partition coefficient	Pow: 4.170; log Pow: 3,6 at 20 °C
Explosive properties	No data available
Solubility	0,2 g/l at 25 °C -
Ignition temperature	No information available.
Particle characteristics	No data available

Reactivity	Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
Stability	The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions	Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid	Warming.
Incompatible materials	Rubber, various plastics
Hazardous Polymerization	In the event of fire: see section 5

Acute toxicity	LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 3.500 mg/kg Remarks: (ECHA) LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male - 4 h - 17,8 mg/l - vapor Remarks: (ECHA) Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 17,8 mg/l - vapor (ATE value derived from LD50/LC50 value) LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 15.433 mg/kg Remarks: (RTECS)
Skin corrosion/irritation	Skin - Rabbit Result: Moderate skin irritation - 24 h Remarks: (ECHA)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Eyes - Rabbit Result: Mild eye irritation Remarks: (ECHA)
Respiratory or skin sensitization	No data available
Carcinogenicity	No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity	Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 473 Result: negative Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test Test system: mouse lymphoma cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 476 Result: negative Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Mouse Cell type: Bone marrow Application Route: Oral Method: OECD Test Guideline 474 Result: negative Test Type: unscheduled DNA synthesis assay Species: Mouse Application Route: Inhalation Method: OECD Test Guideline 486 Result: negative .
Reproductive toxicity	No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. - hearing organs Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Special Remarks on other Toxi Effects on Humans	Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reation, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, inflammation, edema of bronchi and larynx. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure by inhalation may affect respiration and metabolism.
Additional Information	The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 28 d - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - 75 mg/kg Central nervous system depression, Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Ataxia., Tremors To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Systemic effects: CNS disorders Tiredness Drowsiness Dizziness Convulsions Headache narcosis Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Persistence and degradability	Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: ca.79 % - Readily biodegradable. (ISO 14593)
Bioaccumulative potential	Due to the distribution coefficient n-octanol/water, accumulation in organisms is not expected.
Toxicity to fish	Semi-static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 4,2 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates	Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 1,8 - 2,4 mg/l - 48 h (US-EPA)
Toxicity to algae	Static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 3,6 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA)
Products Biodegradation	The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Mobility in soil	No Information available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting properties	The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects	No data available

Disposal methods	The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging	Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
Waste treatment Method	See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

UN number	ADR/RID: 1175 IMDG: 1175 IATA:1175
UN proper shipping name	ADR/RID:Ethylbenzene IMDG:Ethylbenzene IATA:Ethylbenzene
Transport hazard class(es)	ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3
Packaging group	ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
Environmental hazards	ADR/RID: No IMDG: No IATA: No
Special precautions for user	Tunnel restriction code : (C/E)
Further information	Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Transport in bulk according to IMOinstruments	No data available

Inventory status	Components are on the following inventories: Polymaleic acid: - US TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS, Australian AICS, Korean, Philippine PICCS and Chinese Xi irritant R 36/38 Irritant to eyes & skin R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26/28 In case of contact eyes & skin, rinse with plenty water and seek medical advice Section 312/313: Not listed. Not listed under California proposition 65.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture	This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question	European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) -Listed.EC Inventory Listed. United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory- Listed. China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Not- Listed. New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)Listed. PICCS -Listed. Vietnam National Chemical Inventory -Listed. IECSC Listed. Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) -Listed.
National legislation	Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. P5c FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Other regulations	Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment	For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out .

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