BENZENE

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Type of item
MS information
Country
Litva
2018

Lithuanian

Description

The factsheet briefly summarises where benzene occurs at workplaces, which risks may exist and what preventive measures can be used. 

Benzene is carcinogen and people are exposed by inhalation or via skin absorption.

Access tool

URL
https://www.vdi.lt/AtmUploads/BENZENE%20LTU.pdf

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Tox Town — ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY
Provider url:
https://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
Type of provider
National authorities, ministries, etc.
Tasks covered
Handling Chemicals
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Gases
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Irritants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Benzene

CAS Number
71-43-2; 1076-43-3
EC number
200-753-7
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives