Benzene Transport
Bulk benzene transport across Mexico with dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, regulatory compliance and nationwide coverage since 1988.
TRESAL (Transportes Especializados del Altiplano, S. de R. L. de C. V.) transports benzene (C₆H₆, UN1114, Class 3 flammable liquid) in bulk across Mexico in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks with full regulatory compliance. We have operated since 1988 with nationwide coverage and ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Who transports bulk benzene in Mexico?
TRESAL transports benzene for Mexican industry in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, without consolidating third-party freight, with nationwide coverage from its bases in Cuautitlán Izcalli (Greater Mexico City) and San Luis Potosí.
What is benzene used for?
Benzene is a fundamental petrochemical feedstock: it is used to produce ethylbenzene and styrene, cumene and phenol, cyclohexane (nylon), nitrobenzene and alkylbenzenes, as well as an industrial solvent.
Source for uses: PubChem (National Library of Medicine).
How is benzene transported safely?
Benzene is a highly flammable liquid (flash point ~ -11 °C) whose vapors are heavier than air. It requires a dedicated stainless-steel unit, bonding and grounding, strict ignition-source control, segregation from oxidizers, closed-system transfer to limit exposure, spill prevention and verified washing.
References: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC) · transport framework NOM-002-SCT/2011.
What handling precautions does benzene require?
Benzene is highly flammable and toxic; exposure to its vapors is hazardous to health. TRESAL personnel work with closed-system transfer, PPE and strict exposure control, keep the area ventilated and follow emergency procedures.
Reference: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC).
Is benzene hazardous to health?
Yes. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen (IARC Group 1) and exposure must be strictly controlled. That is why TRESAL transports it in a dedicated stainless-steel unit, with closed-system transfer, protective equipment and the exposure controls required by regulation.
Does TRESAL issue the safety data sheet (SDS)?
No. Under NOM-018-STPS-2015, the safety data sheet (SDS) is prepared by and is the responsibility of the manufacturer or importer of the chemical, not the carrier. As a carrier, TRESAL obtains the SDS from the shipper of each load and carries it on board for reference and emergency response; we neither issue nor replace that document. This separation of responsibilities is part of the regulatory compliance we provide.
Official source: NOM-018-STPS-2015 (Secretaría de Economía). In a transport emergency: SETIQ line 800 00 214 00.
More: hazardous materials transport · SICT regulations and NOMs guide for Mexico.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026