Description
Benzol; Phenyl hydride
| CAS | 71-43-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | Aromatic odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 5.5 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 562°C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | -11 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 80.0 – 80.2 °C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 99.5 hPa at 20 °C | Vapour Density | 2.8 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.8765 | Relative Density, Gas (Air=1) | 0.88 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 0.180 g/100 ml @ 25°C | Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] | 0.647mPa @ 20 deg C |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 8.00% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.30% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | Assay | Min 99.5% |
| Identity (Ir) | Passes test | Colour Scale | Max 10 APHA |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | 0.877-0.878 g | Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.499 -1.502 |
| Alkalinity | Max 0.0001 meq/g | Copper (Cu) | Max 0.00002% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.00005% | Lead (Pb) | Max 0.00002% |
| Substance Darkened By H2So4 | Passes test | Sulphur Compounds (S) | Max 0.005% |
| Thiophene (C4H4S) | Passes test (about 1 ppm) | Freezing Point | Min 5.2°C |
| Water (H2O) | Max 0.05% | Acidity | Max 0.0001 meq/g |
| Residue On Evaporation | Max 0.001% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1114 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H304-H315-H319-H340-H350-H372 |
| Precaution Statement | P201-P210-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313-P331 |















