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Benzene, Reagent, 500 mL

Item #: B0018 

Price: $47.63

In Stock.

C6H6

F.W. 78.11

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Hazard Alert

Known carcinogen; strict observance of safety precautions must be practiced (i.e., use a hood, wear gloves, use eye or face protection). Flammable; dangerous fire risk; moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50 930 mg/kg. TLV 0.5 ppm TWA. Possible reproductive/fertility hazard.

 

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including benzene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Product Details

Storage:
Organic #3 in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag and then inside a Flinn Saf-Stor™ Can. If packaged in glass, the container must be protected against possible breakage.
Soluble:
Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in water.
Color:
Colorless
Odor:
Gasolinelike
CAS No.:
71-43-2
Technical Note:
Incompatibility: Dangerous in contact with chlorine or oxidizing agents. Avoid buying and storing this known carcinogen unless you employ strict hygiene practices. Consider substituting cyclohexane, toluene, or xylenes.