Benzene is colourless liquid without sediment.
- Boiling point: 80,1°C
- Solidification point: 5,4°C
SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter |
Unit |
Requirements |
Method |
| Density at 15°C |
g/cm3 |
0,882-0,883 |
PN-EN ISO 12185 |
| Benzene content, not less than |
%(m/m) |
99,95 |
ASTM D 4492 |
| Non-aromatic content, not more than |
%(m/m) |
0,05 |
ASTM D 4492 |
| Toluene content, not more than |
mg/kg |
50 |
ASTM D 4492 |
| Total sulphur content, not more than |
mg/kg |
2 |
ASTM D 5453 |
| Acid wash colour, not more than |
- |
1 |
ASTM D 848 |
Additional parameters available on customer’s request.
Aplication areas
Benzene is used as a feedstock for a number of chemical syntheses including production of ethylbenzene, chlorobenzene, caprolactam, cumene, maleic anhydride, cyclohexane, aniline, adipic acid and LABS. Benzene is also used in pharmaceutical industry and as a laboratory agent.
additional information
Petrochemia – Blachownia S.A. sells benzene exclusively for business customers in the industry.
Handling, storage, transport and other detailed safety information available in the specific Material Safety Data Sheet.
