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108684 p-Xylene

for analysis EMSURE® ISO

p-Xylene MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 1,4-Dimethylbenzene

CAS #: 106-42-3 EC Number: 203-396-5 Molar Mass: 106.17 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂ Hill Formula: C₈H₁₀ Grade: ISO
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
106-42-3203-396-5C₈H₁₀C₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂106.17 g/molISO

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1086841000 Glass bottle 1 l
1086842500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number108684
Synonyms1,4-Dimethylbenzene
Descriptionp-Xylene
OverviewEMSURE® 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.
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Product Information
CAS number106-42-3
EC index number601-022-00-9
EC number203-396-5
GradeISO
Hill FormulaC₈H₁₀
Chemical formulaC₆H₄-1,4-(CH₃)₂
Molar Mass106.17 g/mol
HS Code2902 43 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ300
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point138.4 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.86 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.1 - 7 %(V)
Flash point27 °C
Ignition temperature540 °C
Melting Point13.25 °C
Vapor pressure124.1 hPa (2.6 °C)
Solubility0.2 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 3910 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312 + H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSZE2625000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, harmful, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1307 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1307 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1307 , 3, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
p-Xylene (GC)≥ 99.0 %
Identity (IR)conforms
Appearanceclear
Color≤ 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 substancesconforms
Thiopheneconforms
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
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Catalogue Number GTIN
1086841000 04027269239428
1086842500 04027269239404