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Article No. GI012 Grade
Purity CAS No. 71-43-2
Molecular Formula C6H6 Molecular Weight 78.11
H.S. Code 2902.2000 Shelf Life 36 Months

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%

Specifications

Appearance Clear Colorless Liquid Purity (by GC) Min 99.8%
Water (by KF) Max 0.03% Potency Reported on COA
Identification (by IR) Conforms to structure Identification (by 1H NMR) Conforms to structure
Identification (by GCMS) Confirms to structure Identification (by Mass) Conforms to structure
Specific gravity (at 20°C) 0.877 - 0.878 Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.499-1.502
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Exclamation Mark Health Hazard
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: 20-Jan-2026

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