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/cm
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
Its purpose is to function as an industrial solvent and as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers resins and other chemical products.

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.