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Chem of the Week Part 2 - Benzene
Chemical of the Week – Part 2 Hazard ProfileChemical Name and PseudonymsBenzeneBenzol, Phenyl hydrideUN Number1144Chemical FormulaC6H6Primary HazardsFlammable, skin/eye irritant, carcinogen, CNSPPE ConsiderationsSFPC with SCBAFire Fighting ConsiderationsCO2, foam, dry chemDecontaminationSoap and water, flush with water if in eyesDetection and Monitoring4/5-gas meter, colormetric, IP = 9.24 eVChemical and Physical PropertiesPhysical StateColorless to light yellow liquidVapor Pressure75…See More
Chemical of the Week Part 1 - Benzene
Instructions: Review the following and complete the hazard profile. Try do as much as possible from memory, then check with at least 3 sources to complete the profile. The solution will be provided later this week.The Chemical of the Week is Benzene Hazard ProfileChemical Name and Pseudonyms UN Number Chemical Formula Chemical Structure Hazards PPE Considerations Fire Fighting Considerations Decontamination Detection and Monitoring Chemical and Physical PropertiesPhysical State Vapor…See More
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