EC number
EC 200-753-7 benzene
CAS 71-43-2 · EC 200-753-7 · Index No 601-020-00-8
Where EC 200-753-7 appears: every table entry that prints it among its identifiers, in the newest version of each act this record holds, and every recorded change to those entries. Many entries name a group of substances and print no number, so absence here is not absence from the law. Not legal advice.
Where it appears now
CLP Annex VI section 3, Index No 601-020-00-8
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2018/669 and 2 others, the acts that change names · Annex VI on this site
| Index No | Chemical name | EC No | CAS No | Classification | Labelling | Specific Conc. Limits, M-factors and ATEs | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Class and Category Code(s) | Hazard statement Code(s) | Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s) | Hazard statement Code(s) | Suppl. Hazard statement Code(s) | ||||||
| 601-020-00-8 | benzene | 200-753-7 | 71-43-2 | Flam. Liq. 2 Carc. 1a Muta. 1B STOT RE 1 Asp. Tox. 1 Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 | H225 H350 H340 H372 ** H304 H319 H315 | GHS02 GHS08 GHS07 Dgr | H225 H350 H340 H372 ** H304 H319 H315 | E | ||
CLP Annex VI section 3, table 2, Index No 601-020-00-8
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 1 December 2010. · Annex VI on this site
| Index No | International Chemical Identification | EC No | CAS No | Classification | Labelling | Concentration Limits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601-020-00-8 | benzene | 200-753-7 | 71-43-2 | F; R11 Carc. Cat. 1; R45 Muta. Cat. 2; R46 T; R48/23/24/25 Xn; R65 Xi; R36/38 | F; T R: 45-46-11-36/38-48/23/24/25-65 S: 53-45 | E |
Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, Reference number 47
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 11 July 2013. · Annex II on this site
| Reference number | Substance identification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical name/INN | CAS number | EC number | |
| a | b | c | d |
| 47 | Benzene | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 |
PIC Regulation Annex I, the entry for Benzene
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2022/643, the act that change names · Annex I on this site
| Chemical | CAS No | EC No | CN code | Subcategory | Use limitation | Countries for which no notification is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | ex29022000 ex27071000 | i(2) | sr |
Plant Protection Products Regulation Annex III, No 19
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 and Regulation (EU) 2021/383, the acts that change names · Annex III on this site
| No | Name | EC names/Other names | CAS number | EC number | Classification/Other properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19. | Benzene | Benzene | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | Carcinogenic cat.1A/ Mutagenic cat.1B |
REACH Annex XVII, Entry 5
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EC) No 552/2009, the act that change names · Annex XVII on this site
| Column 1 Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture | Column 2 Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|
| 5. Benzene CAS No 71-43-2 EC No 200-753-7 | 1. Shall not be used in toys or parts of toys where the concentration of benzene in the free state is greater than 5 mg/kg (0,0005 %) of the weight of the toy or part of toy. 2. Toys and parts of toys not complying with paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market. 3. Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as a substance, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0,1 % by weight. 4. However, paragraph 3 shall not apply to: (a) motor fuels which are covered by Directive 98/70/EC; (b) substances and mixtures for use in industrial processes not allowing for the emission of benzene in quantities in excess of those laid down in existing legislation; (c) natural gas placed on the market for use by consumers, provided that the concentration of benzene remains below 0,1 % volume/volume. |
REACH Annex XVII appendix 1, Index No 601-020-00-8
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 12 October 2008. · Annex XVII on this site
| Substances | Index No | EC No | CAS No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 601-020-00-8 | 200-753-7 | 71-43-2 | E |
REACH Annex XVII appendix 4, Index No 601-020-00-8
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 12 October 2008. · Annex XVII on this site
| Substances | Index No | EC No | CAS No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 601-020-00-8 | 200-753-7 | 71-43-2 | E |
REACH Annex XVII appendix 12, the entry for Benzene
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2018/1513 and Regulation (EU) 2018/675, the acts that change names · Annex XVII on this site
| Substances | Index- No | CAS No | EC No | Concentration limit by weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 601-020-00-8 | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | 5 mg/kg |
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Its history
· amended · PIC Regulation Annex I, the entry for Benzene
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2022/643, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Chemical | CAS No | EC No | CN code | Subcategory | Use limitation | Countries for which no notification is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenzeneCAS 71-43-2EC 200-753-7 | Before | Benzene | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | i(2) | sr | ||
| After | Benzene | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | ex29022000 ex27071000 | i(2) | sr |
· added · Plant Protection Products Regulation Annex III, No 19
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 and Regulation (EU) 2021/383, the acts that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | No | Name | EC names/Other names | CAS number | EC number | Classification/Other properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No 19CAS 71-43-2EC 200-753-7 | 19. | Benzene | Benzene | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | Carcinogenic cat.1A/ Mutagenic cat.1B |
· amended · CLP Annex VI section 3, Index No 601-020-00-8
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2018/669 and 2 others, the acts that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Index No | Chemical name | EC No | CAS No | Classification | Labelling | Specific Conc. Limits, M-factors | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Class and Category Code(s) | Hazard statement Code(s) | Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s) | Hazard statement Code(s) | Suppl. Hazard statement Code(s) | ||||||||
| Index No 601-020-00-8CAS 71-43-2EC 200-753-7 | Before | 601-020-00-8 | benzene | 200-753-7 | 71-43-2 | Flam. Liq. 2
Carc. | H225 H350 H340 H372 ** H304 H319 H315 | GHS02 GHS08 GHS07 Dgr | H225 H350 H340 H372 ** H304 H319 H315 | E | ||
| After | 601-020-00-8 | benzene | 200-753-7 | 71-43-2 | Flam. Liq. 2 Carc. 1a Muta. 1B STOT RE 1 Asp. Tox. 1 Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 | H225 H350 H340 H372 ** H304 H319 H315 | GHS02 GHS08 GHS07 Dgr | H225 H350 H340 H372 ** H304 H319 H315 | E | |||
· added · REACH Annex XVII appendix 12, the entry for Benzene
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2018/1513 and Regulation (EU) 2018/675, the acts that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Substances | Index- No | CAS No | EC No | Concentration limit by weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenzeneCAS 71-43-2EC 200-753-7Index No 601-020-00-8 | Benzene | 601-020-00-8 | 71-43-2 | 200-753-7 | 5 mg/kg |
· amended · REACH Annex XVII, Entry 5
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EC) No 552/2009, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Column 1 Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture | Column 2 Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 5CAS 71-43-2EC 200-753-7 | Before | 5. Benzene
CAS No 71-43-2
| 1. |
| After | 5. Benzene CAS No 71-43-2 EC No 200-753-7 | 1. Shall not be used in toys or parts of toys where the concentration of benzene in the free state is greater than 5 mg/kg (0,0005 %) of the weight of the toy or part of toy. 2. Toys and parts of toys not complying with paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market. 3. Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as a substance, as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0,1 % by weight. 4. However, paragraph 3 shall not apply to: (a) motor fuels which are covered by Directive 98/70/EC; (b) substances and mixtures for use in industrial processes not allowing for the emission of benzene in quantities in excess of those laid down in existing legislation. |
Sources
- CLP: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02008R1272-20270101, in force 1 January 2027 (external, EUR-Lex)
- Cosmetics Regulation: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02009R1223-20260518, in force 18 May 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)
- PIC Regulation: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02012R0649-20261001, in force 1 October 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)
- Plant Protection Products Regulation: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02009R1107-20260616, in force 16 June 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)
- REACH: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02006R1907-20260622, detected 11 September 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)