BENZENE

BENZENE For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy

Benzol; Phenyl hydride

Article No.

00040

Grade

For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy

Purity

99.8%

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

Clear Colorless

Odour

Aromatic odor

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

5.5 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

562°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

Flammable

Flash point [°C]

-11 °C

Boiling point [°C]

80.0 - 80.2 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

99.5 hPa at 20 °C

Vapour density

2.8

Density [g/cm3]

0.8765

Relative density, gas (air=1)

0.88

Solubility in water [% weight]

0.180 g/100 ml @ 25°C

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]

0.647mPa @ 20 deg C

Explosion limits - upper [%]

8.00%

Explosion limits -lower [%]

1.30%

Packings

500 ml (00500)
1000 ml (01000)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 99.8%
UV transmittance:
at 340 nm	Min 98%
at 290 nm	Min 80%
at 285 nm	Min 70%
Acidity	Max 0.0002 meq/g
Water (H2O)	Max 0.03%
Alkalinity	Max 0.0002 meq/g
Density (d20°C/4°C)	About 0.879
Non-volatile matter	Max 0.0005%

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-Dec-2022