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m-Xylene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
m-Xylene is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine. It is used as solvent in histology.
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m-Xylene is used in the production of isophthalic acid, which is a monomer and utilized in preparation of polyethylene terephthalate. It is used as an important starting material in the production of 2,4- and 2,6-xylidine. It is used as solvent in histology.
Solubility
Miscible with organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -47°C |
| Density | 0.866 |
| Boiling Point | 138°C to 139°C |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| Flash Point | 25°C (77°F) |
| Odor | Mild |
| Refractive Index | 1.497 |
| UN Number | UN1307 |
| Beilstein | 605441 |
| Merck Index | 14,10081 |
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Safety and Handling
- m-Xylene
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : m-Xylene
RUO – Research Use Only
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