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Petroleum ether 40/60, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
It is mostly used by pharmaceutical companies and in the manufacturing process. It is a lightweight hydrocarbon used chiefly as a nonpolar solvent. The extract of aerial parts of ageratum conyzoids in petroleum ether plays an essential role for the isolation of sigmasterol and beta sitosterol. Crude petroleum spirit and methanol extracts also play an important role for the screening of antimicrobial activity of the stem bark, leaves and roots of Ficus thoningii.
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It is mostly used by pharmaceutical companies and in the manufacturing process. It is a lightweight hydrocarbon used chiefly as a nonpolar solvent. The extract of aerial parts of ageratum conyzoids in petroleum ether plays an essential role for the isolation of sigmasterol and beta sitosterol. Crude petroleum spirit and methanol extracts also play an important role for the screening of antimicrobial activity of the stem bark, leaves and roots of Ficus thoningii.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Flammable. May be moisture sensitive.
Specifications
Density
0.66
Boiling Point
40°C to 60°C
Quantity
2500 mL
Flash Point
−40°C (−40°F)
Odor
Petroleum-like
UN Number
UN1268
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water.
Chemical Name or Material
Petroleum ether 40/60
Hazard Category
Danger
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H340-H350-H304
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Precautionary Statement
GHS P Statement
P210-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P405-P501a
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
232-453-7
RTECSNumber
OI6180000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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