Benzene PurCert Standard for GC

CRM


Synonym: 
Linear Formula:  C6H6
Molecular Weight:  78.11
CAS Number: 71-43-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 166 mmHg
Autoignition temp. 1043 °F
Explosion limit 8 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.501
B pt. 80 °C
M pt. 5.5°C
Density 0.874 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H319,H340,H350,H372,H412
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29022000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1114

Description

Application
Manufacturing chemicals Used to produce important chemicals like ethylbenzene cumene and cyclohexane. Plastic and synthetic materials Used in making plastics nylon and synthetic rubber. Detergent production Used to manufacture detergents and cleaning agents. Dyes and pigments Used in the production of dyes inks and color pigments. Pharmaceuticals Used as a raw material for making some medicines. Industrial solvent Previously used as a solvent in industries

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Benzene is an organic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH. It consists of six carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal ring with one hydrogen atom attached to each carbon.