Xylene (Mixture of Isomer) PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C8H10
Molecular Weight:  106.17 g/mol
CAS Number: 1330-20-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 23.99 hPa (37.70 °C)
Water Solubility 0.1705 g/l (25 °C)
Autoignition temp. 463 °C (1.013 hPa)
Explosion limit Array
Assay Purity Array
Refractive index n20/D 1.497 (lit.)
B pt. 137 °C
M pt.
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H304,H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335,H373,H412
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 27073000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1307

Description

Application
Industrial solvent (paints varnishes adhesives). Used in histology for tissue processing and slide preparation. Raw material in production of chemicals and plastics. Cleaning agent in laboratories and industries.

Purpose
Used mainly as a solvent and chemical intermediate in industrial and lab applications.

General Description
Flammable aromatic hydrocarbon liquid composed of o- m- and p-xylene isomers. It has a sweet odor and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.