BENZENE AR/ACS

Chemical Information
Article No.	AL0602
Grade	AR/ACS
Purity	99.50%
CAS Number	71-43-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6
Molecular Weight	78.11
HS Code	29022000
Shelf Life	5 Years

Physical Properties
Vapour density	2.8
Solubility in water(% weight)	0.180 g/100 ml @ 25 °C
Colour	Clear Colorless
Boiling point(°C)	80.0 - 80.2 °C
Auto-ignition temperature(°C)	562 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point(°C)	5.5 °C
Vapour pressure (20 °C)	99.5 hPa at 20 °C
Flash point(°C)	-11 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)	Flammable
Explosion limits - upper (%)	8.00%
Density (g/cm3)	0.8765
Explosion limits -lower (%)	1.30%
Odour	Aromatic odor
Physical state at 20 °C	Liquid

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Precaution Statement	P201-P210-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313-P331
Hazardous Statement	H225-H304-H315-H319-H340-H350-H372
Symbol	GHS02, GHS07,GHS08
Signal Word	Danger
Packing Group	II

Specifications
Iron (Fe)	Max 0.00005%
Color	Max 10 APHA
Acidity	Max 0.0001 meq/g
Assay	Min 99.5%
Lead (Pb)	Max 0.00002%
Alkalinity	Max 0.0001 meq/g
Water	Max 0.05%
Copper (Cu)	Max 0.00002%
Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Refractive index	1.499 -1.502