BENZENE AR/ACS

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC1332 AR/ACS 99.50% 71-43-2 C6H6 78.11 2902.2000 60 Months

Packings

500 ml,1000 ml,2500 ml,25 Liters,2500 ml,2500 ml

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 99.5%
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

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
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 16-Jun-2021