BTEX Solution
SIAL/43728 - analytical standard
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | environmental |
| density | 1.099 g/mL at 20 °C |
| format | multi-component solution |
| grade | analytical standard |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: | solution contains benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, p-xylene, m-xylene, o-xylene, 1 mg/ml each in DMSO |
| 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. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| General description: | BTEX are important chemicals, which are commonly used as chemical intermediates and solvents in the production of plastics.{11) |
| General description: | 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. |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H340 - H350 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 45-46 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 1.099 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |