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High Purity Solvents
BENZENE
BENZENE AR/ACS
Benzol; Phenyl hydride
Article No.
00039
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
71-43-2
Molecular Formula
C
6
H
6
Molecular Weight
78.11
H.S. Code
2902.2000
Shelf Life
60 Months
MSDS
DE
EN
FR
KO
PT
ES
TH
TR
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)
25 Liters
(0025K)
2500 ml
(02500)
2500 ml
(02500)
Specifications
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.5%
Identity (IR)
Passes test
Colour scale
Max 10 APHA
Weight/ mL at 20°C
0.877-0.878 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.499 -1.502
Alkalinity
Max 0.0001 meq/g
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00002%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.00005%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00002%
Substance darkened by H2SO4
Passes test
Sulphur compounds (S)
Max 0.005%
Thiophene (C4H4S)
Passes test (about 1 ppm)
Freezing point
Min 5.2°C
Water (H2O)
Max 0.05%
Acidity
Max 0.0001 meq/g
Residue on evaporation
Max 0.001%
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 :
16-Jun-2021