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BX0220 Benzene

Meets ACS Specifications, Meets Reagent Specifications for testing USP/NF monographs GR ACS

Benzene MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.
CAS #: 71-43-2 EC Number: 200-753-7 Molar Mass: 78.11 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₆H₆
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Overview

Replacement Information

Key Specifications Table

CAS #EC NumberChemical FormulaMolar Mass
71-43-2200-753-7C₆H₆78.11 g/mol

Products

Catalog NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
BX0220-20 Steel barrel 200 l
BX0220-3 Steel barrel 20 l
BX0220-5 Glas bottle pre packed 4 l
BX0220-6 Glas bottle pre packed 500 ml
Description
Catalogue NumberBX0220
Alternate Names
  • Benzene
References
Product Information
CAS number71-43-2
EC index number601-020-00-8
EC number200-753-7
Chemical formulaC₆H₆
Molar Mass78.11 g/mol
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationMeets ACS Specifications, Meets Reagent Specifications for testing USP/NF monographs GR ACS
Key Applications General Chemistry
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point80.1 °C (1013 hPa)
Flash point-11 °C
Melting Point5.5 °C
Vapor pressure100 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility1.88 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSCY1400000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at room temperature.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC)99.0% min
Color (APHA)10 max
Evaporation residue0.001% max
FormClear liquid
Substances darkened by sulfuric acidTo pass test
Sulfur compounds (as S)0.005% max
ThiopheneTo pass test (limit 1 ppm)
Water (H2O)0.05% max
Global Trade Item Number
Catalog Number GTIN
BX0220-20 04061839415706
BX0220-3 04061839415713
BX0220-5 04061839415720
BX0220-6 04061839415737

Documentation

Benzene SDS

Title

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Benzene Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
BX0220