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* TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (49CFR) *
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* Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Issue : 99-3 (August, 1999) *
RECORD NUMBER : 2957
PROPER SHIPPING NAME : Benzene
MATERIAL/SYNONYM NAME : Benzol
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : UN1114
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER : 71-43-2
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION : 3
PACKING GROUP : II
LABEL(S) : 3 (Flammable Liquid)
REPORTABLE QUANTITY [lbs(kg)] : 10 (4.54)
SPECIAL PROVISIONS :
B101.Authorized only in metal intermediate bulk containers.
T8. IM Tank Configuration: IM 101 tank; minimum test pressure 2.65 bars;
bottom outlet requirements see Ref. 173.32c(g)(2); pressure relief
device requirements see Ref. 178.270-11(a)(1),(2).
PACKAGING AUTHORIZATIONS (REFERENCES TO REGULATIONS)
EXCEPTIONS : 173.150
NON-BULK PACKAGING : 173.202
BULK PACKAGING : 173.242
QUANTITY LIMITATIONS
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAILCAR : 5 L
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY : 60 L
VESSEL STOWAGE REQUIREMENTS
VESSEL STOWAGE :
B. Material may be stowed "on deck" or "under deck" on a cargo vessel and
on a passenger vessel carrying a number of passengers limited to not
more than the larger of 25 passengers, or one passenger per each three
meters of overall vessel length; and "On deck only" on passenger
vessels in which the number of passengers specified in paragraph
(k)(2)(i) of this section is exceeded.
OTHER STOWAGE PROVISIONS :
40. Stow "clear of living quarters".
*** EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDELINE ***
GUIDE 130 NAERG96
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (NON-POLAR/WATER-MISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in
low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).
Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
Some may polymerize (P) explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
Containers may explode when heated.
Many liquids are lighter than water.
HEALTH
May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin.
Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes.
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
PUBLIC SAFETY
CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping
Paper not available or no answer, contact in:
Canada - CANUTEC - 613-996-6666
USA - CHEMTREC(R) - 1-800-424-9300 (USA & Canada) or 703-527-3887
- CHEM-TEL, INC. - 1-800-255-3924 (USA & Canada) or 813-979-0626
- Military Shipments 703-697-0218 (explosives) or 1-800-851-8061
Mexico - SETIQ - 91-800-00-214 or CECOM - 91-800-00-413 (in Mexican Republic)
Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50 to 100 meters (160 to
330 feet) in all directions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Stay upwind.
Keep out of low areas.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited
protection.
EVACUATION
Large Spill:
Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
Fire:
If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters
(1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters
(1/2 mile) in all directions.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FIRE
CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray
when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small Fires:
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Large Fires:
Water spray, fog or regular foam.
Do not use straight streams.
Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads:
Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is
out.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or
discoloration of tank.
ALWAYS stay away from the ends of tanks.
For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is
impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.
SPILL OR LEAK
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in
immediate area).
All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and
transfer to containers.
Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Large Spills:
Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
Water spray may reduce vapor; but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
FIRST AID
Move victim to fresh air. Call emergency medical care.
Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running
water for at least 20 minutes.
Wash skin with soap and water.
Keep victim warm and quiet.
Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may
be delayed.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take
precautions to protect themselves.
*** DISCLAIMER ***
This database is prepared only as a guide and has no legal authority; use
the 49CFR regulations as the final authority. Information in the database
reflects regulatory data that was current as of April 1997.