Benzin

RTECS #

DE3030000

CAS #

8030-30-6; 8030-31-7; 50813-73-5; 54847-97-1; 121448-83-7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Updated

November 2007

Molecular Weight

N/R

Molecular Formula

N/R

Synonyms

Amsco H-J
Amsco H-SB
Benzin B70
Benzyna DO lakierow C (Polish)
HI-Flash naphtha
Hydrotreated naphtha
Naphtha
Naphtha (OSHA)
Naphtha coal tar (OSHA)
Naphtha, hydrotreated
Petroleum benzin
Petroleum distillates (naphtha) (OSHA)
Petroleum naphtha
Petroleum-derived naphtha
Rubber solvent
Rubber solvent (ACGIH)
Super VMP

Skin and Eye Irritation and References

Route/Organism	Dose	Effect	Reference
eye /rabbit	100 µL	mild	JJATDK 9,59,1989
skin /rabbit	500 µL	moderate	JJATDK 9,59,1989

Tumorigenic Data and References

Route/Organism	Dose	Effect	Reference
skin/mouse	lowest published toxic dose: 330 gm/kg/88W- intermittent	Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages: Tumors	FAATDF 9,297,1987

Acute Toxicity Data and References

Route/Organism	Dose	Effect	Reference
inhalation/human	Lowest published lethal concentration: 3 pph/5M		TABIA2 3,231,1933
inhalation/mouse	Lowest published lethal concentration: 10600 mg/m³/6H		JJATDK 9,59,1989
inhalation/rat	Lowest published lethal concentration: 1600 ppm/6H	Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity)	CHINAG (17),1078,1939
intraperitoneal/mammal (species unspecified)	lowest published lethal dose: 2500 mg/kg	Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Flaccid paralysis without anesthesia (usually neuromuscular blockage) Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral: Tremor	AJHYA2 7,276,1927
intravenous/man	lowest published lethal dose: 27 mg/kg	Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Dyspnea Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Respiratory stimulation Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Other changes	CTOXAO 16,335,1980
oral/rat	lethal dose (50 percent kill): >5 gm/kg		JJATDK 9,59,1989
oral/woman	lowest published toxic dose: 20 mL/kg	Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Acute pulmonary edema Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Respiratory depression Gastrointestinal: Nausea or vomiting	JTCTDW 38,59,2000
oral/woman	lowest published toxic dose: 20 mL/kg	Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Consolidation Gastrointestinal: Nausea or vomiting	JTCTDW 38,59,2000
skin/rabbit	lethal dose (50 percent kill): >3 gm/kg	Eye: Other eye effects Behavioral: Food intake (animal)	JJATDK 9,59,1989

Other Multiple Dose Data and References

Route/Organism	Dose	Effect	Reference
inhalation/rabbit	lowest published toxic concentration: 60 gm/m³/4H/26W- intermittent	Brain and Coverings: Other degenerative changes Endocrine: Changes in pituitary weight Endocrine: Changes in adrenal weight	EDPKA2 29,399,1978
inhalation/rat	lowest published toxic concentration: 1000 ppm/6H/12D- intermittent	Liver: Changes in liver weight Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes in urine composition Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Changes in bladder weight	FAATDF 9,120,1987
inhalation/rat	lowest published toxic concentration: 1000 ppm/6H/13W- intermittent	Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Other changes in urine composition Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Changes in bladder weight Endocrine: Changes in adrenal weight	FAATDF 9,120,1987
oral/rat	lowest published toxic dose: 450 gm/kg/90D- intermittent	Liver: Changes in liver weight Endocrine: Changes in adrenal weight Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Weight loss or decreased weight gain	BCTKAG 21,187,1988

Standards and Regulations

Organization	Standard	Reference
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air	time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³)	DTLVS* 3,176,1971
Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA	time-weighted average 400 ppm (1600 mg/m³), 2006
Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND	MAC(time-weighted average) 300 mg/m³, MAC(short term exposure limit) 900 mg/m³, JAN1999
Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIA	time-weighted average 300 mg(C)/m³, short term exposure limit 600 mg(C)/m³, JUN2003
Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES	time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³), JAN1993
Occupational Exposure Limit-TURKEY	time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³), JAN1993
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction)	8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³)	CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors)	8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³)	CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry)	8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³)	CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards)	8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (400 mg/m³)	CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993

NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance

Organization	Standard	Reference
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO NAPHTHA-air	10H time-weighted average 100 ppm	NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983	Hazard Code M0628; Number of Industries 232; Total Number of Facilities 33808; Number of Occupations 133; Total Number of Employees Exposed 471013; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 57366
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974	Hazard Code M0628; Number of Industries 225; Total Number of Facilities 32790; Number of Occupations 134; Total Number of Employees Exposed 327083

Status in Federal Agencies

Organization	Reference
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA Section 8(d) unpublished health/safety studies
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001
NIOSH Analytical Method, 1994: Naphthas, 1550

Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018

Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health