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Benzene

Benzene Reagent 500 mL
Benzene Reagent 500 mL

C6H6

F.W. 78.11

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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.

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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.
Disposal:
#18b. U-Listed (U019); purchase small amounts for effective inventory control.
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.