| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| p-Xylene (GC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Identity (IR) | conforms |
| Appearance | clear |
| Colour | ≤ 10 Hazen |
| Acidity | ≤ 0.00025 meq/g |
| Alkalinity | ≤ 0.00025 meq/g |
| Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) | 0.862 - 0.869 |
| Refractive index (n 20/D) | 1.495 - 1.499 |
| Boiling range (137-142°C) | ≥ 95 % (v/v) |
| Benzene (GC) | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Ethylbenzene (GC) | ≤ 3 % |
| Toluene (GC) | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Sulfur compounds (as S) | ≤ 0.003 % |
| Readily carbonizable substances | conforms |
| Thiophene | conforms |
| Al (Aluminium) | ≤ 0.00005 % |
| B (Boron) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
| Ba (Barium) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
| Ca (Calcium) | ≤ 0.00005 % |
| Cd (Cadmium) | ≤ 0.000005 % |
| Co (Cobalt) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
| Cr (Chromium) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
| Cu (Copper) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
| Fe (Iron) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
| Mg (Magnesium) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
| Mn (Manganese) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
| Ni (Nickel) | ≤ 0.000002 % |
| Pb (Lead) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
| Sn (Tin) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
| Zn (Zinc) | ≤ 0.00001 % |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Water | ≤ 0.01 % |
| ISO-reagent | |
Key Spec Table
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Chemical Formula | Molar Mass | Grade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106-42-3 | 203-396-5 | C₈H₁₀ | C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂ | 106.17 g/mol | ISO |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 108684 |
| Synonyms | Dimethylbenzol |
| Description | p-Xylene |
| Overview | EMSURE® grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE® provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE® range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards. |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 106-42-3 |
| EC index number | 601-022-00-9 |
| EC number | 203-396-5 |
| Grade | ISO |
| Hill Formula | C₈H₁₀ |
| Chemical formula | C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂ |
| Molar Mass | 106.17 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2902 43 00 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Application | p-Xylene for analysis EMSURE® ISO. CAS 106-42-3, EC Number 203-396-5, chemical formula C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂. p-Xylene MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, storage and handling info here. Synonyms: Dimethylbenzol |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 138.4 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 0.86 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 1.1 - 7 %(V) |
| Flash point | 24 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 540 °C |
| Melting Point | 13.3 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 8.7 hPa (20 °C) |
| Solubility | 0.2 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 3910 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H312 + H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled H315: Causes skin irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P210: Keep away from heat. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. |
| RTECS | ZE2625000 |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGK | WGK 2 water endangering |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Harmful |
| Categories of danger | flammable, harmful, irritant |
| R Phrase | R 10-20/21-38 Flammable.Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.Irritating to skin. |
| S Phrase | S 25 Avoid contact with eyes. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1307 , 3, III |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1307 , 3, III |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1307 , 3, III |
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