BENZENE 99.5% AR

Product CodeB-00371BRANDBio-Chem
GradeARCAS No71-43-2
Molecular FormulaC6H6Molecular Weight78.11
H.S.Code2902.20000Shelf Life60 Months
Purity99 %

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CLiquidColourClear Colorless
OdourAromatic odorRelative density, gas (air=1)0.8
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]5.5°CFlammability (solid, gas)Flammable
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]562 °CViscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]0.647mPa @ 20 deg C
Flash point [°C]-11 °CBoiling point [°C]80.0 - 80.2 °C°C
Vapour pressure [20°C]99.5 hPa at 20 °CVapour density2.8
Density [g/cm3]0.8765Explosion limits - upper [%]8.00 %
Solubility in water [% weight]0.180 g/100 ml @ 25°CExplosion limits -lower [%]1.30 %

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Assay
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, GHS05 ,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

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