Petroleum Ether 40-60

What is Petroleum Ether 40-60? It is a mixture made up of various volatile, highly flammable, liquid hydrocarbon compounds and is used mainly as a nonpolar solvent. Chemically, it is not classified as an ether, but as a light hydrocarbon. Alternate names for this mixture include benzine, VM&P naphtha (varnish makers' & painters'), petroleum naphtha, petroleum spirits, X4 or ligroin. The 40-60 refers to its boiling range in °C.

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Frequent Uses

Industrial solvent
Extensively used for extracting oils, fats, waxes, and greases from various materials . This includes the extraction of essential oils from plants and the removal of fats from food products.

Degreasing Agent
Employed as a degreasing agent in industries like automotive and metalworking to remove oils, greases, and lubricants from metal surfaces.

Analytical Chemistry
Serves as a solvent for various analytical techniques, such as chromatography and spectroscopy, due to its ability to dissolve non-polar compounds.

• Adhesives
• Inks
• Paints
• Varnishes
• Lacquers

B.P.: 40-60 deg C
Density at 15 deg C (g/mL): 0.645- 0.670
Flash Point: <0 deg C
Aromatic Content: 100ppm
Benzene Content: 30ppm
n-Hexane Content: 2%
Sulphur Content: 1ppm
Viscosity at 20 deg C: 0.5cSt

Cas Number: 8032-32-4

Einecs Number: 232-453-7

HS Code / Commodity Code: 27101225

UN Number: 1268