Ethylbenzene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Phenylethane
Linear Formula:  C8H10
Molecular Weight:  106.17
CAS Number: 100-41-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 10 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility 0.0206 g/100 mL
Autoignition temp. 810 °F
Explosion limit 6.7 %
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.495
B pt. 136 °C
M pt. 95°C
Density 0.867 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H332,H373,H412
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P314 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29026000
Flash point 72°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1175

Description

Application
It is primarily used in the production of styrene which is further used to manufacture plastics like polystyrene and synthetic rubber.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to serve as an intermediate in chemical industries especially for producing polymers and other industrial chemicals.

General Description
Ethylbenzene is a colorless flammable liquid with a gasoline-like odor consisting of a benzene ring attached to an ethyl group.