BENZENE

Test

Results

Appearance

Clear liquid of sediment and haze when observed at 18.3°C to 25.6°C

Colour

Max. 20 on Pt-Co scale

Relative density at : 15.56/15.56°C

0.8820 to 0.8860

Distillation range

Not more than 1°C including the temp. of 80.1°C

Sulphur compounds

Free of H2S & SO2

solidification point, °C

Min. 5.2 (Being not lower than 4.85°C anhydrous basis)

Acidity

No free acid, i.e. no evidence of acidity

Acid Wash Colour

Not darker than no. 2 colour standard

Copper corrosion

Passes 1A or 1B

Non-Aromatics, ppm

Max. 300

Toluene, ppm

Max. 500