Benzene
- CAS Number
- 71-43-2
- HSN Code
- 29022000
- Molecular Formula
- C6H6
- Catalogue Number
- AL0603
- Purity
- 99.8%
- Molecular Weight
- 78.11 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Benzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point less than 0 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water.
Also known as Benzol, Phenyl hydride.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0603
- CAS Number
- 71-43-2
- Molecular Formula
- C6H6
- Molecular Weight
- 78.11 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29022000
- Grade
- HPLC & Spectroscopy 99.8%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 5.558 °C; Boiling point: 80.08 °C; Flash point: 12 °F (-11 °C) Closed Cup; Density: 0.8756 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: In water, 1.79X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 1 Lt glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs, oxidants and halogens. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Benzene
- Catalogue No.
- AL0603
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 71-43-2
- EC Number
- 200-753-7
- Grade
- HPLC & Spectroscopy 99.8%
- EC Index Number
- 601-020-00-8
- Chemical Formula
- C6H6
- HSN Code
- 29022000
- Synonyms
- Benzol, Phenyl hydride
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent for chromatography and spectroscopy
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Asp. Tox. 1; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Muta. 1B; Carc. 1A; STOT RE 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 241 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways; H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H340: May cause genetic defects; H350: May cause cancer; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Carcinogenic, flammable
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Benzene
- CAS No.
- 71-43-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, confusion, respiratory distress, skin irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition & flash back. Liquid floats on water and may travel to a source of ignition and spread fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs, oxidants and halogens. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Aromatic odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- 5.558 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 80.08 °C
- Flash point
- 12 °F (-11 °C) Closed Cup
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 928 °F (498 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 94.8 mm Hg at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 2.8 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 0.8756 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 1.79X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 2.13
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- 0.65 mPa·s at 20 °C
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive under normal conditions
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- 1.2 - 7.4 vol% in air
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with oxidants, nitric acid, sulfuric acid and halogens. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastics and rubber.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 3306 mg/kg; LD50 Mice ip 0.34 mL/kg; LC50 Rat ihl 10,000 ppm/7 hr
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- H340: May cause genetic defects
- Carcinogenicity
- H350: May cause cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1114
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1114
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1114
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1114
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1114
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Benzene
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Benzene
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Benzene
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Benzene
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Benzene
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a chromatographic solvent and spectroscopic reference solvent, with strict exposure precautions given carcinogenicity.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01886
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 78.11 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.8% min | 99.85% |
| Density | 0.874 g/mL | 0.873 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 80.1 °C | 80.2 °C |
| Moisture Content | <0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.01% | 0.005% |
| Related Substances | <0.1% | 0.08% |
The above product is expected to comply with HPLC & Spectroscopy 99.8% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPLC & Spectroscopy 99.8% | 99.8% | m.p. 5.558 °C; b.p. 80.08 °C | <0.1% | <0.01% | <0.1% | In water, 1.79X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C |
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