Description
1,3-Dimethylbenzene; meta-Xylene; m-Xylol
| CAS | 108-38-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10 |
| Molecular Weight | 106.17 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | Characteristic odour | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -26 – -23 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 464 °C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | 31 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 143 – 145 °C |
| Initial Boiling Point [°C] | 143 °C | Final Boiling Point [°C] | 145 °C |
| Evaporation Rate | 0.7 | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 9 mm Hg @ 20 °C |
| Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 9 mm Hg @ 20 °C | Vapour Density | 3.7 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.86 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 3.12 | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 6.70% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 0.90% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | Assay | Min 99% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | ~ 0.864 | Free Acid (As Hcl) | Max 0.002% |
| Ethylbenzene (Gc) | Max 0.1% | O-Xylene | Max 0.5% |
| P-Xylene | Max 0.3% | Toluene (C6H5Ch3) | Max 0.1% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1307 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H226-H312-H315-H332 |
| Precaution Statement | P280 |















