| hazard classes and categories | Flam. Liq. 2 (99.97%)Asp. Tox. 1 (16.94%)Acute Tox. 4 (99.91%)STOT RE 2 (19.38%)Flam. Liq. 2 (100%)Acute Tox. 4 (100%)Flammable liquid - category 2Acute toxicity - category 4Eye irritation - category 2ASkin irritation - category 2Aspiration hazard - category 1Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - category 2Flammable liquids - Category 2Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 5Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) - Category 4Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 3Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2BCarcinogenicity - Category 2Reproductive toxicity - Category 1BSpecific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 2 (central nervous system), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)Aspiration hazard - Category 1Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) - Category 1Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects)Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 (auditory organ, nervous system)Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects)Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 2 (auditory organ)Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) - Category 2Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) - Category 3Carcinogens, Flammable - 3rd degreeFlam. Liq. 2Acute Tox. 4 *Asp. Tox. 1STOT RE 2 |
| precautionary statement codes | P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P271, P280, P301+P316, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P317, P319, P331, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, and P501 |
| hazards summary | Ethylbenzene is a colorless, flammable liquid that smells like gasoline. It is found in natural products such as coal tar and petroleum and is also found in manufactured products such as inks, insecticides, and paints. Ethylbenzene is used primarily to make another chemical, styrene. Other uses include as a solvent, in fuels, and to make other chemicals.Ethylbenzene is mainly used in the manufacture of styrene. Acute (short-term) exposure to ethylbenzene in humans results in respiratory effects, such as throat irritation and chest constriction, irritation of the eyes, and neurological effects such as dizziness. Chronic (long-term) exposure to ethylbenzene by inhalation in humans has shown conflicting results regarding its effects on the blood. Animal studies have reported effects on the blood, liver, and kidneys from chronic inhalation exposure to ethylbenzene. Limited information is available on the carcinogenic effects of ethylbenzene in humans. In a study by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), exposure to ethylbenzene by inhalation resulted in an increased incidence of kidney and testicular tumors in rats, and lung and liver tumors in mice. EPA has classified ethylbenzene as a Group D, not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure. Mild irritation but no corneal injury after instillation of 2 drops into rabbit eye. Rats with inhalation exposure to 400 ppm (but not 300 ppm) eight hours per day for five days had increased auditory thresholds and loss of cochlear hair cells. Mild liver toxicity observed in animal inhalation studies. Causes CNS depression in lethal concentration studies. When exposed at 1000 ppm, humans have profuse lacrimation. 2021 ACGIH Basis: irritation of upper respiratory tract, eye irritation, ototoxicity, kidney effects and CNS impairment. Highly flammable. |