General Purpose Solvents
Petroleum Ether 40-60°C AR
RA000048 CAS 8032-32-4 AR
ReagentAtlas lists Petroleum Ether 40-60°C AR (CAS 8032-32-4), a AR grade solvent. Pack sizes: 500 mL, 2.5 L, 25 L, 200 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.
Identity
Synonyms: Petroleum Benzin 40-60°C
Classification
- Categories
- General Purpose Solvents primary
Technical Data
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Physical state at 20 °C | Liquid |
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | < -73°C |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 288°C |
| Flash point [°C] | -40°C |
| Boiling point [°C] | 40 - 60 °C |
| Initial boiling point [°C] | 40 °C |
| Final boiling point [°C] | 60 °C |
| Vapour pressure [20°C] | 40 mm Hg @ 2°C |
| Vapour pressure mm/Hg | 40 mm Hg @ 20C |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.60 - 0.75 |
| Solubility in water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
| Explosion limits - upper [%] | 5.90% |
| Explosion limits -lower [%] | 1.10% |
These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid, not more than 10 Hazen units in colour with characteristic odor |
| Bromine number | Max 3.0 |
| Water | Max 0.015% |
| Acidity | Max 0.0005 meq/gm |
| Non-volatile matter | Max 0.001% |
| Sulphur compounds (as CS2) | Max 0.0003% |
| Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0001% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0001% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0001% |
| Boiling range | 40-60°C (min 90%) |
Packaging
| Pack size | SKU |
|---|---|
| 500 mL | RA000048-500ML |
| 2.5 L | RA000048-2.5L |
| 25 L | RA000048-25L |
| 200 L | RA000048-200L |