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Petroleum Ether 40-60
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Incl. VAT
£10.36 to £198.92
Code: Please choose option from drop down above
| Variation ID | Product Code | Pack Size | List Price | Qty | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| photo_camera | GPS9037-D | 500ml
GPS9037-D |
£10.36 | |||
| photo_camera | GPS9037-E | 1L
GPS9037-E |
£14.51 | |||
| photo_camera | GPS9037-F | 2.5L
GPS9037-F |
£25.39 | |||
| photo_camera | GPS9037-G | 5L
GPS9037-G |
£40.62 | |||
| photo_camera | GPS9037-12E | 12 x 1L
GPS9037-12E |
£138.95 | |||
| photo_camera | GPS9037-K | 25L
GPS9037-K |
£198.92 |
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.
Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Petroleum Ether 40-60 ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.
Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.
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.
Paints and Coatings
Industries use it as a solvent in paints, varnishes, and coatings to dissolve and disperse non-polar resins and pigments.
Fuels
It can be used as a fuel additive or blending component in gasoline and other fuel formulations, enhancing their combustion properties. Due to its high volatility and flammability, it is commonly used as a fuel for camping stoves and lanterns.
Photography
Sometimes employed as a solvent in various photographic processes, such as film development and cleaning.
Dry Cleaning
Occasionally used as a dry cleaning solvent for removing grease and oil stains from fabrics and textiles.
- Adhesives
- Inks
- Paints
- Varnishes
- Lacquers
Boiling Point: 40-60 °C
Density at 15 °C (g/mL): 0.645- 0.670
Aromatic Content: 100ppm
Benzene Content: 30ppm
n-Hexane Content: 2%
Sulphur Content: 1ppm
Viscosity at 20 °C: 0.5cSt
Cas Number: 8032-32-4
Einecs Number: 232-453-7
HS Code / Commodity Code: 27101225
UN Number: 1268
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: 2
Hazard Phrases: H224,H304,H315,H336,H411
Prec Phrases: P210,P301+P310,P331,P370+P378,P403+P235
