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Product Specifications
Hexane is a low boiling, clear, aliphatic solvent consisting primarily of C6 saturated hydrocarbons. It is a colorless, flammable liquid miscible with most common organic solvents.
It has a light aliphatic odor and is hydrotreated to reduce aromatics and olefins.
| SKU | 16168528 |
|---|---|
| SKUs by Region | 16141579 (AB), 20536 (AB) |
| Weight (kg) | 135 |
| Package Type | Metal Drum |
| Chemical Processing Use | Adhesives & Cements Diluent Extraction Solvent Oilseed Extraction Paint Solvent Polymerization Catalyst Sealants Solvent |
| Grade | Industrial |
| Synonyms | n - Hexane |
| Colour | Clear, Colourless |
| Odour | Hydrocarbon-Like |
| Freezing Point | -95 °C (-139 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 63 - 80 °C (145 - 176 °F) |
| Flash Point | -18 °C (-0.40 °F) Method: closed cup |
| Evaporation Rate | < 8.1 (Butyl Acetate = 1) |
| Upper Explosion Limit | 7.7 %(V) |
| Lower Explosion Limit | 1 %(V) |
| Vapour | 140 mmHg @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) |
| Relative Density | 0.66 - 0.68 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) Reference substance: (water = 1) |
| Density | 0.68 g/cm3 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) |
| Water solubility | slightly soluble |
| Partition Coefficient | Pow: 3.9 |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 252 - 258 °C |
| Viscosity, Kinematic | 0.5 mm2/s @ 40 °C (104 °F) |
| Surface Tension | 18.5 mN/m, 20 °C |
| Chemical Form | Liquid |