Xylenes (Mixture of Isomer) PurReagent, 99.0 %

PurReagent


Properties

Vapour pressure 18 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
Autoignition temp. 867 °F
Explosion limit 7 %
Assay Purity ? 99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.497 (lit.)
B pt. 137-140 °C (lit.)
M pt. -34 °C(lit.)
Density 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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 NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1307

Description

Application
Xylenes serve as solvents in paintscoatings precursors for phthalic anhydride (o-xylene) isophthalicterephthalic acids (m-p-xylenes) in PET production and diluents in gasoline.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Xylenes appear as colorless flammable liquids with sweet aromatic odor density 0.86-0.88 gmL boiling points 138-144C (o- m- p- respectively) and limited water solubility (200 mgL).