petroleum ether
mineral spirits
Identification
| Name | petroleum ether |
| IUPAC | benzene |
| CAS Number | 8032-32-4 |
| FDA UNII | 5OQ4BMR99T |
| Molecular Formula | unspecified |
| MDL Number | MFCD00081849 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Additive | Light Petroleum |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 8032-32-4 ; LIGROINE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.64000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 5.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Boiling Point | 25.00 to 105.00 °C. @ 0.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 94.800000 mmHg @ 94.80 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | -57.00 °F. TCC ( -49.44 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | solvents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-mouse LD50 40 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 3400 ppm/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | extraction solvents |
| Recommendation for petroleum ether usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for petroleum ether flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
ECSA Chemicals
Human Chemistry
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ligroine
mineral spirits
petroleum spirits
varnish makers' & painters' naphtha
VM & P naphtha
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