m-Xylene PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C8H10
Molecular Weight:  106.17
CAS Number: 108-38-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 16 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
Water Solubility Immiscible
Autoignition temp. 982 °F
Explosion limit 7 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.497
B pt. 138-139 °C
M pt. 48°C
Density 0.868 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H304,H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335,H412
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29024200
Flash point 77°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 3092

Description

Application
m-Xylene is used as a solvent in paints coatings and inks and as a raw material in the production of isophthalic acid and other chemicals.

Purpose
m-Xylene is used as a solvent in paints coatings and inks and as a raw material in the production of isophthalic acid and other chemicals.

General Description
m-Xylene is a colorless flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a sweet odor consisting of a benzene ring substituted with two methyl groups in the meta position.