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Petroleum ether

SAJ first grade, ≥90.0%

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CAS Number:
8032-32-4
EC Number:
232-453-7
MDL number:
MFCD00081849
UNSPSC Code:
12191502

grade

SAJ first grade

vapor density

2.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

25.8 psi ( 55 °C)
7.99 psi ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥90.0%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

475 °F

expl. lim.

8 %

availability

available only in Japan

refractive index

n20/D 1.363 (lit.)

bp

30-60 °C (lit.)

density

0.64 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

InChI

1S/C7H7.BrH.Mg/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7;;/h3-6H,1H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1

InChI key

ZRJNGFJIBZKXTP-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-56.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-49 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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