MCP annually supplies 180,000 tons of this colorless and fragrant liquid. Benzene is manufactured and provided to domestic and foreign markets to be used in the production of styrene monomer and LABs.
| Typical Test | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | WT% | Min 99.9 | ASTM D-4492 |
| Non-Aromatic | WT% | wt% Max 0.08 | ASTM D-4492 |
| Toluene | WT% | wt% Max 0.02 | ASTM D-4492 |
| Specific Gravity at 15.56 °C/15.56°C |
—— | Between 0.882 – 0.886 | ASTM D-4052 |
| Organic Chloride | mg/kg | Max 1.0 | ASTM D-5808 |
| Acidity | mg NaOH/100ml | No free acid | ASTM D-847 |
| Distillation Range | °C | Max 1.0 | ASTM D-850 |
| Total Nitrogen | wt ppm | Max 1.0 | ASTM D-4629 |
| Total Sulfur | mg/kg | Max 1.0 | ASTM D-5453 |
| Color (Pt-CO) Scale | —– | Max 10.0 | ASTM D-1209 |
| SO2 / H2S Content | —– | Free of H2S/SO2 | ASTM D-853 |
| Acid Wash Color | —– | Max 1.0 | ASTM D-848 |
| Copper Corrosion | —– | Pass with 1a | ASTM D-849 |
| Br.Index | mg/100 gr | Max 10.0 | ASTM D-1492 |
| Water content | wt ppm | MAx 200 | ASTM E-1064 |
| Appearance | _ | Clear liquid at 18.3 – 25.6 °C |
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