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p-Xylene, 99%
Description
p-Xylene is used as a precursor in the production of benzoic, isophthalic, tetraphillic acids and dimethyle esters, which are used in the manufacture of polyester. It acts as an intermediate in plastic and rubber products.
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p-Xylene is used as a precursor in the production of benzoic, isophthalic, tetraphillic acids and dimethyle esters, which are used in the manufacture of polyester. It acts as an intermediate in plastic and rubber products.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 12°C to 13°C |
| Density | 0.866 |
| Boiling Point | 137°C to 138°C |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Flash Point | 27°C (80°F) |
| Odor | Aromatic |
| Refractive Index | 1.495 |
| UN Number | UN1307 |
| Beilstein | 1901563 |
| Merck Index | 14,10081 |
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Safety and Handling
- p-Xylene
- Danger
- 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 Category 3
- 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.
- 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+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : p-Xylene
RUO – Research Use Only
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