Benzene
Creates pharmaceuticals, furniture, electronics, and food packaging.
| PROPERTY* | UNITS | LIMIT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene Purity | % Wt. | Min 99.9 | ASTM D4492 / ASTM D7360 |
| Toluene | Wt. PPM | Max 300 | ASTM D4492 / ASTM D7360 |
| Total Non-Aromatics | Wt. PPM | Max 400 | ASTM D4492 / ASTM D7360 |
| Total Sulphur | Wt. PPM | Max 1.0 | ASTM D5453 |
| Moisture | Wt. PPM | Max 500 | ASTM D6304 / ASTM E203 |
| Appearance | - | Max 10 Clear / free of sediment | ASTM D4176 |
| Colour | Pt. Co | Max 10 | ASTM D1209 |
| Spec. gravity at 15.5 °C | PPM W | 0.882 - 0.886 | ASTM D4052 |
| Acid Wash Colour | Number | Max 1 | ASTM D848 |
| Bromine Index | Mg/100Gm. | Max 10 | ASTM D1492 / ASTM D5776 |
| Solidification Point | Deg. C | Min 5.45 | ASTM D852 |
| Distillation Range 1 to 96% | Deg. C | Within 1 °C including 80.1 °C | ASTM D850 |
| Acidity | mg NaOH/100ml | Nil | ASTM D847 |
