BENZENE

BENZENE GC

Benzol; Phenyl hydride

Article No.

0040A

Grade

Purity

99.9%

CAS No.

71-43-2

Molecular Formula

C₆H₆

Molecular Weight

78.11

H.S. Code

2902.2000

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Colorless

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

5.5 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

562.0°C

Flash point [°C]

-11.0

Initial boiling point [°C]

80.0°C

Final boiling point [°C]

80.2°C

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

74.6 at 20°C

Relative density, liquid (water=1)

0.88 g/cm3

Solubility in water [% weight]

1.88 g/l at 23.5 °C - soluble

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

2.13 at 25 °C

Explosion limits - upper [%]

8%(V)

Explosion limits -lower [%]

1.3%(V)

Packings

250 ml (00250)
1000 ml (01000)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 99.9%
Boiling range	80 - 81°C
Weight/ mL at 20°C	0.877-0.879 g
Water (by KF)	Max 0.02%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1114
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H304-H315-H319-H340-H350-H372
Precaution Statement: P201-P210-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313-P331

Revision Date : 12-Feb-2021