Benzene is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon widely used in petrochemical and chemical manufacturing industries. It is used as a key raw material for producing plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber chemicals, and various industrial intermediates, where consistent quality and purity are essential.
| Sr. No. | Parameter | Ref. Method | UoM | Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benzene Purity | ASTM D 4492 / 7360 | Wt. % | 99.9 Min |
| 2 | Toluene | ASTM D 4492 / 7360 | Wt. ppm | 300 Max |
| 3 | Total Non-Aromatics | ASTM D 2360 / 4492 / 7360 | Wt. ppm | 400 Max |
| 4 | Total Sulphur | ASTM D 5453 | Wt. ppm | 1.0 Max |
| 5 | Moisture | ASTM D 6304 / E 203 | Wt. ppm | 500 Max |
| 6 | Appearance | ASTM D 4176 | -- | Clear liquid free of Sediment/Haze |
| 7 | Colour | ASTM D 1209 | Pt. Co | 10 Max |
| 8 | Spec. Gravity at 15.5 / 15.5 °C | ASTM D 4052 | -- | 0.882 – 0.886 |
| 9 | Acid Wash Colour | ASTM D 848 | Number | 1 Max |
| 10 | Bromine Index | ASTM D 1492 / 5776 / 2710 | Mg / 100 Gm | 10 Max |
| 11 | Solidification Point (Anhydrous Basis) | ASTM D 852 | Deg. C | 5.45 Min |
| 12 | Distillation Range 1 to 96% | ASTM D 850 | Deg. C | Within 1°C including 80.1°C |
| 13 | Acidity | ASTM D 847 | mg NaOH / 100 ml | Nil |
