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Petroleum Ether (Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. e139sk4
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Quantity:
500 mL
1 L
4 L
20 L
200L
Packaging:
Aluminum Can
Glass Bottle
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
Steel Drum
Steel Pail

Also meets specifications of the American Oil Chemists Society and the National Cottonseed Producers Association

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 8032-32-4
MDL Number MFCD00081849
Synonym Ligroine, Benzine, Naphtha Petroleum, Naphtha Solvent (Optima/Pesticide/Certified ACS), magnesium, bromo 4-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenylmagnesium bromide, bromo 4-methylphenyl magnesium, 4-tolylmagnesium bromide, 4-toluylmagnesium bromide, p-tolyl-magnesium bromide, 4-tolyl magnesium bromide, 4-methylphenylmagnesiumbromide, p-methylphenylmagnesium bromide

Specifications

Melting Point -40°C
Color Colorless
Acidity Pass Test
UN Number 1268
Grade Certified ACS Reagent
Boiling Point 38°C
Quantity 4 L
Flash Point −17.8°C/ 0°F
Identification Pass Test
Packaging Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
Physical Form Liquid
Residue after Evaporation 0.001% max.
Specific Gravity 0.630 to 0.660 (at 25°C)
Chemical Name or Material Petroleum Ether
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Hazard Statement DANGER!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause heritable genetic damage. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:3
Instability:0
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
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