TOLUENE
TOLUENE AR
Short Name: TOLUENE
Synonym: Methylbenzene
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4595
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
108-88-3
HS Code
2902.3000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Aromatic benzene-like
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-93 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
535 °C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
4°C
Boiling point [°C]
110 - 111 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
110 °C
Final boiling point [°C]
111 °C
Evaporation rate
2.24
Vapour pressure [20°C]
22 @ 2°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
22 @ 20C
Vapour density
3.14
Density [g/cm3]
0.86
Solubility in water [% weight]
0.05 gm/100gm water @ 20C
Explosion limits -upper [%]
7%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.20%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.5%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
0.860 - 0.867 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.494 - 1.497
Water (H2O)
Max 0.03%
Acidity
Max 0.012 ml N%
Alkalinity
Max 0.012 ml N%
Non volatile matter
Max 0.002%
Benzene (C6H6)
Max 0.2%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00005%
Organic impurities
Passes acid wash test
Sulphur compounds (as CS2)
Max 0.0003%
Thiophen homologues (C4H4S)
Max 0.0002%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1294
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H304-H315-H336-H361d-H373
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P281-P301 + P310-P331