Petroleum ether 40-60 °C

Name: Petroleum ether 40-60 °C
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002052

About Petroleum ether 40-60 °C

Petroleum ether 40-60 °C is an industrial solvent (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 8032-32-4. Alternative names: Petroleum benzin.

In its supplied form it is a colourless liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 40-60 °C and a density of 0.64 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning, cleaning and degreasing and pharmaceutical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L and 210 L packs, Petroleum ether 40-60 °C is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Petroleum ether 40-60 °C
Catalogue No.	VQ-002052
CAS Number	8032-32-4
Grade	Synthesis
HSN code	27101213

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Boiling point	40-60 °C
Density	0.64 g/mL at 25 °C
UN number	UN 1268

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P210, P261, P273, P281, P301 + P310, P331

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 8032-32-4

Petroleum ether 100-120 °C

CAS: 8032-32-4

VQ-002051

HPLC / Spectroscopy

Petroleum ether 40-60 °C for HPLC & Spectroscopy

CAS: 8032-32-4
MW: 82.2 g/mol

VQ-001747

AR

Petroleum ether 40-60 °C, GR

CAS: 8032-32-4
MW: 82.2 g/mol

VQ-001820

Synthesis

Petroleum ether 60-80 °C

CAS: 8032-32-4

VQ-002053

AR

Petroleum ether 60-80 °C, GR

CAS: 8032-32-4

VQ-002054

Synthesis

Petroleum ether 80-100 °C

CAS: 8032-32-4

VQ-002055

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Petroleum ether 40-60 °C?

The CAS Registry Number of Petroleum ether 40-60 °C is 8032-32-4. It is also known as Petroleum benzin.

Which grade and pack sizes of Petroleum ether 40-60 °C can I order?

We supply Petroleum ether 40-60 °C in Synthesis grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 210 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Petroleum ether 40-60 °C?

Yes. Every lot of Petroleum ether 40-60 °C is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Petroleum ether 40-60 °C be shipped internationally?

Yes. Petroleum ether 40-60 °C is classified as hazardous (UN 1268), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.