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109797 m-Xylene

m-Xylene reference substance for gas chromatography. CAS 108-38-3, EC Number 203-576-3, chemical formula C₆H₄(CH₃)₂.

m-Xylene MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethylbenzene

CAS #: 108-38-3 EC Number: 203-576-3 Molar Mass: 106.17 g/mol Chemical Formula: C₆H₄(CH₃)₂ Hill Formula: C₈H₁₀
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
108-38-3203-576-3C₈H₁₀C₆H₄(CH₃)₂106.17 g/mol
Description
Catalogue Number109797
Synonyms1,3-Dimethylbenzene
Descriptionm-Xylene
References
Product Information
CAS number108-38-3
EC index number601-022-00-9
EC number203-576-3
Hill FormulaC₈H₁₀
Chemical formulaC₆H₄(CH₃)₂
Molar Mass106.17 g/mol
HS Code2902 42 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Applicationm-Xylene reference substance for gas chromatography. CAS 108-38-3, EC Number 203-576-3, chemical formula C₆H₄(CH₃)₂.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point139.1 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.86 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Explosion limit1.1 - 7 %(V)
Flash point27 °C
Ignition temperature525 °C
Melting Point-48.0 °C
Vapor pressure13.78 hPa (29.4 °C)
Solubility0.2 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312 + H332: Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, harmful, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1307 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1307 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1307 , 3, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC)≥ 99.3 %
Identity (IR)conforms