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1.00915

Supelco

Petroleum benzine

boiling range to about 40°C EMPLURA®

Synonym(s):

Petroleum ether, Petroleum spirit, Petroleum ether

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About This Item

CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

product line

EMPLURA®

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

245 °C

expl. lim.

1.3-7.8 % (v/v)

impurities

≤0.00002% Al (Aluminium)
≤0.0005% Free acid (as CH3COOH)
≤0.01% Aromatics (as benzene)
≤0.01% Sulfur compounds (as S)
≤0.01% Water

evapn. residue

≤0.0020%

bp

<40 °C/1013 hPa

bromine number

≤3

transition temp

flash point -56 °C

density

0.63 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

Al: ≤0.00002%
Ba: ≤0.00001%
Ca: ≤0.0001%
Cd: ≤0.00001%
Co: ≤0.00001%
Cr: ≤0.000003%
Cu: ≤0.000003%
Fe: ≤0.000003%
K: ≤0.00003%
Mg: ≤0.00001%
Mn: ≤0.000003%
Na: ≤0.0001%
Ni: ≤0.000003%
Pb: ≤0.00001%
Sr: ≤0.000003%
Zn: ≤0.00003%

storage temp.

2-30°C

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General description

EMPLURA® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.

Application



  • Ginkgo Biloba L. Exocarp Extracts: Utilizing petroleum benzine for solvent extraction, this research explores the anti-microbial potential of Ginkgo biloba L. exocarp extracts against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, indicating its significant role in pharmaceutical applications (Wei et al., 2024).


  • Creating Mesopores in ZSM-5 Catalyst for Aromatics Production: This application of petroleum benzine in the synthesis of biodiesel-derived waste glycerol showcases innovative use in catalytic processes to enhance aromatic production, beneficial for both environmental and industrial chemistry (Kumar et al., 2024).


  • High-Speed Countercurrent Chromatography for Bioactive Neolignan Isomers: Demonstrating the use of petroleum benzine in chromatographic techniques, this method significantly aids in the isolation of complex organic compounds, crucial for advanced research in natural product chemistry (Xiao et al., 2024).


  • Hydrocarbon Ingestions and Poison Control: While indirectly related, the study uses data on hydrocarbon ingestions to emphasize the importance of safety and environmental impact assessments in the use of petroleum products, including benzine, within public health contexts (Palmer et al., 2023).


Analysis Note

Boiling range (30-40°C): ≥ 90 % (v/v)
Free acid (as CH₃COOH): ≤ 0.0005 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.623 - 0.627
Readily carbonizable substances: conforms
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.0020 %
Water: ≤ 0.010 %
Aromatics (as benzene): ≤ 0.01 %
Sulfur compounds (as S): ≤ 0.01 %
Bromine number: ≤ 3
Al (Aluminium): ≤ 0.00002 %
Ba (Barium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 0.0001 %
Cd (Cadmium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Co (Cobalt): ≤ 0.00001 %
Cr (Chromium): ≤ 0.000003 %
Cu (Copper): ≤ 0.000003 %
Fe (Iron): ≤ 0.000003 %
K (Potassium): ≤ 0.00003 %
Mg (Magnesium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Mn (Manganese): ≤ 0.000003 %
Na (Sodium): ≤ 0.0001 %
Ni (Nickel): ≤ 0.000003 %
Pb (Lead): ≤ 0.00001 %
Sr (Strontium): ≤ 0.000003 %
Zn (Zinc): ≤ 0.00003 %

Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-68.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

-56 °C


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Special flammables
Hazardous rank I

ISHL Indicated Name

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