Xylenes, 98+%, for analysis, mixture of isomers , Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1330-20-7, 100-41-4
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀
• Synonym: Dimethylbenzene

• Melting Point: -34.0°C
• Density: 0.8650g/mL
• Boiling Point: 136.0°C to 140.0°C
• Quantity: 5 L
• Flash Point: 23°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98+%
• Specific Gravity: 0.865
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂
• Viscosity: 0.6 mPa.s (20°C)
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 0.1g/L water (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, dmf, methylene chloride, acetone and ether
• Formula Weight: 106.17
• Percent Purity: 98+%
• Grade: Analytical
• Chemical Name or Material: Xylenes

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Xylenes

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : xylenes

RUO – Research Use Only