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Aromatic hydrocarbons, C9-12, benzene distn.
EC / List no.: 295-551-9
CAS no.: 92062-36-7
Mol. formula:
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01) approved by the European Union, this substance may cause genetic defects and may cause cancer.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is a flammable liquid and vapour, may cause respiratory irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
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Carcinogenic |
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This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
lubricants and greases,
adhesives and sealants,
anti-freeze products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
finger paints,
fertilisers and
polishes and waxes.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid,
outdoor use as processing aid,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants,
adsorbents,
coating products,
fuels,
heat transfer fluids,
hydraulic fluids,
laboratory chemicals,
lubricants and greases,
metal working fluids,
polymers,
washing & cleaning products and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use as processing aid,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
fertilisers,
fuels,
heat transfer fluids,
inks and toners,
leather treatment products and
plant protection products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
fuels,
heat transfer fluids,
hydraulic fluids,
laboratory chemicals,
lubricants and greases,
metal working fluids,
polymers,
washing & cleaning products and
water treatment chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 10/01/2023