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Ethylbenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Ethylbenzene is used as a solvent for rubber adhesives, varnishes, resins, paints and coatings. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of styrene. It is also used as a fuel additive. It is added to gasoline as an anti-knock agent, thereby reducing engine knocking and increase the octane rating. In addition to this, it is used in natural gas recovery process.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ethylbenzene is used as a solvent for rubber adhesives, varnishes, resins, paints and coatings. It acts as an intermediate in the preparation of styrene. It is also used as a fuel additive. It is added to gasoline as an anti-knock agent, thereby reducing engine knocking and increase the octane rating. In addition to this, it is used in natural gas recovery process.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ethylalcohol, benzene, ethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride, organic solvents, sulfur dioxide and ether. Slightly miscible with chloroform. Immiscible with water and ammonia.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -95°C |
| Density | 0.867 |
| Boiling Point | 135°C to 136°C |
| Flash Point | 15°C (59°F) |
| Odor | Petrol-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.495 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1175 |
| Beilstein | 1901871 |
| Merck Index | 14,3765 |
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Safety and Handling
- Ethylbenzene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1A
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- 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+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/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylbenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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