| Article No. | 00039 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6 |
| H.S. Code | 2902.2000 |
| Grade | AR/ACS |
| CAS No. | 71-43-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| 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% | ||||
| 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 | Max 0.05% | Acidity | Max 0.0001 meq/g |
| Residue on evaporation | Max 0.001% |
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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