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Merck
CN

43728

BTEX Solution

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Benzene, Ethylbenzene, toluene, p-xylene, m-xylene, o-xylene Mix

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NACRES:
NA.24
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.480

density

1.099 g/mL at 20 °C

application(s)

environmental

format

multi-component solution

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

BTEX are important chemicals, which are commonly used as chemical intermediates and solvents in the production of plastics.{11)
BTEX belongs to the family of organopollutants, which tend to accumulate in groundwater and contaminate the soil and air as well. These compounds are extremely toxic even in small concentrations and have been reported to cause permanent damage to the central nervous system.

Application

BTEX solution has been used as a standard in the determination of BTEX in soil, using gas chromatography (GC) coupled with flame ionization detector.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Analysis Note

solution contains benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, p-xylene, m-xylene, o-xylene, 1 mg/ml each in DMSO


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Health hazard

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Danger

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Hazard Classifications

Carc. 1A - Muta. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves



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