Benzene – C6H6

This page  benzene  ( C6H6 ) provides information on: properties, toxicity, health effects, suitable detection tools –  personal benzene monitor or fixed benzene gas detector – and suitable respiratory protective equipment (gas mask or A with gas filter powered air purifying respirator).

Benzen (C6H6) özellikleri

Benzene ( C6H6 ) from monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons It is a volatile organic compound obtained from . It makes up 1% of fuels, especially unleaded gasoline. It is also used as a solvent in other industries such as perfumeries or as a synthesis intermediate for a wide range of chemical products (rubber, solvents, food additives) in chemical industries.

  • CAS
  • 71-43-2
  • TWA (8 hours)
  • 1,0 ppm
  • STEL (15 minutes)
  • 5.0 ppm
  • LEL
  • %1,2
  • IP
  • 9.24 eV
  • DENSITY/AIR
  • 2.7
  • Filter / Air
  • A

Benzene's health effects

IARC* benzene category 1 carcinogenic substance classified as (R45/49). This substance may also cause hereditary genetic damage (R46). When ingested or inhaled, this organic compound enters the respiratory tract. is harmful – particularly dangerous to the lungs (R65) but also dangerous to the eyes (R36). Prolonged exposure to benzene may cause serious health consequences if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin (R48/23/24/25).

*IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO is affiliated with the World Health Organization)

Benzene gas detector (C6H6)

Although it can be detected by smell, there is only one benzene monitor can accurately measure concentrations of this gas. Moreover, even if benzene was explosive at 1.2 vol%, LEL detection with this highly toxic gas would be meaningless. ppb or ppm benzene detection is more relevant.
For calibration and gas testing of your fixed or portable gas detectors calibration gas cylinders named benzene available.

Benzene respiratory protection (C6H6)

Since benzene irritates the eyes, for short interventions full face mask or A with filter a much more comfortable powered air purifying respirator It is recommended to use . If concentrations exceed 60 times the OEL, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required.