Petroleum Ether 40-60 (GW)

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Monday the 12th May 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 4 - 8 Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

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Applications

Adhesives
Inks
Paints
Varnishes
Lacquers

General

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.

Glass Winchester Bottle: Available in 500ml, 1L and 2.5L pack sizes. Our Glass Winchester bottles can store chemicals that may be sensitive to light due to filtering potentially harmful UV rays. Bottles are durable, versatile and perfect for storing products in the chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

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.

Specification

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

Hazards

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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Cas No: 8032-34-4

Einecs No: 232-453-7

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Code	Pack	Price
GWN9037-D	500ml	£13.95
GWN9037-E	1L	£19.95
GWN9037-F	2.5L	£34.95

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