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General Purpose Solvents

PETROLEUM ETHER 40-60 deg C

RA000318 CAS 8032-32-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000318
CAS number
8032-32-4
Grade
Extra Pure

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 60 °C °C
Evaporation rate 10 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 40 mmHg mmHg
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 40 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 2.5 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.60 - 0.75 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 5.90 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.10 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Gasoline or kerosene —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Max -73 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 288 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -40 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 40 - 60 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 40 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A clear colorless liquid with characteristic odor —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001 % %
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.640 - 0.655 —
Impurities with an acidic or alkaline reaction Passes test —
Foreign smell Passes test —
Sulphur compounds reducing impurities Passes test —
Reaction against H2SO4 Passes test —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000318-PK-25L
500 mL RA000318-PK-500ML
200 L RA000318-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000318-PK-2.5L