Benzene

Benzene supplier in Chennai: what SPC supplies at a glance

Supreme Petro Chemicals, a Chennai trader and importer, supplies Refinery Grade benzene (CAS 71-43-2, HSN 2902 20 00, UN 1114) by bulk road tanker, sourced from the Manali Refinery of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL). It is an industrial grade only, not food, pharma, IP/BP/USP or laboratory grade. We quote within 4 working hours and supply a batch Certificate of Analysis with every delivery.

This page covers benzene itself. It is not nitrobenzene, linear alkyl benzene (LAB), chlorobenzene or benzyl alcohol, which are different chemicals with their own pages. Supreme Petro Chemicals is a trader and bulk distributor; we supply benzene and do not manufacture it.

What are benzene's boiling point, flash point and density?

Benzene is a clear colourless liquid with a sweet aromatic odour. It boils at 80.1 °C, has a closed-cup flash point of -11 °C, and a relative density of about 0.88 at 20 °C. Handle it only in closed systems with grounding and bonding.

The values below are typical reference values from our safety data sheet for benzene; the batch Certificate of Analysis governs the lot you receive. They are physical constants for the chemical, not acceptance limits for a batch; the acceptance limits are in the specification table further down.

What grade of benzene does SPC supply?

SPC supplies one grade of benzene: Refinery Grade to IS 534, edition 2007 as printed on our technical data sheet. It is a technical, industrial grade. SPC claims no nitration-grade, AR, LR, GR, food, pharma or IP/BP/USP status for it, and technical grade is not food or pharma grade.

If your process or regulator requires a laboratory, analytical or pharmacopoeial benzene, tell us at the enquiry stage. Do not assume the Refinery Grade will satisfy another grade's requirements. If you rely on a particular edition of IS 534, state it in your enquiry so it can be checked against the batch Certificate of Analysis.

What are the benzene specification limits?

Refinery Grade benzene is specified at 99.9 % mass minimum purity, colour 20 Pt-Co maximum, total sulphur 1.0 ppm maximum, thiophene 1.0 ppm maximum and non-aromatics 0.15 % mass maximum. These are the governing-standard limits, indicative only; the batch Certificate of Analysis governs.

The relative density in the table (0.882 to 0.886) is quoted at 15.56/15.56 °C, the reference temperature used in the standard. The 0.88 at 20 °C in the physical-properties table comes from the safety data sheet; the two are different reference temperatures, not a conflict.

What is industrial benzene used for?

Our data and safety data sheet describe benzene as an industrial solvent and chemical intermediate, for industrial use only. The applications we list are paint and coating formulations, adhesive formulations, specialty chemical formulations and closed-system aromatic solvent duty. These are the uses our data lists; whether a given use is permitted at your site is for your safety officer and the applicable regulations.

Benzene is a Category 1A carcinogen (SDS Section 2). See the comparison section below and our toluene and mixed xylene pages for related aromatics.

• Paint and coating formulations.
• Adhesive formulations.
• Specialty chemical formulations.
• High-purity aromatic solvent duty in closed-system industrial processes.
• General knowledge (not an SPC specification): benzene is mainly used worldwide as a chemical feedstock to make other chemicals. We do not publish downstream percentages because we have no verified figure to quote.

Does SPC list drum packs for benzene? How is it supplied?

Pack: bulk road tanker. We do not list drum or IBC packs for benzene. We supply from Chennai to buyers across Tamil Nadu and South India, including Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Kochi.

• State the quantity you need in tonnes when you enquire.
• Tell us the delivery location and unloading arrangements so the quote reflects the route.
• Unload and handle only in closed systems with grounding and bonding.
• We do not publish a price and we do not make delivery-time or availability promises on this page; terms are confirmed in the quote.

What documents come with benzene: TDS, SDS and batch CoA?

Every benzene delivery is supplied with a batch Certificate of Analysis. The technical data sheet SPC-TDS-ARO-008 and the current safety data sheet can be downloaded from this page before you order. The specification limits on the page are indicative; the batch Certificate of Analysis governs.

• Technical data sheet SPC-TDS-ARO-008: /documents/tds/spc-benzene-tds.pdf
• Safety data sheet (MSDS, current): /documents/msds/spc-benzene-msds.pdf
• Batch Certificate of Analysis: supplied with every delivery.
• The specification limits on this page are standard limits, indicative only. Confirm results against the batch Certificate of Analysis before use.

Is benzene a carcinogen, and how must it be stored and handled?

Yes. Benzene is classified as a Category 1A carcinogen and Category 1B germ-cell mutagen under GHS (signal word DANGER; H225, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H372), and the SDS cites IARC Group 1. Handle it only in closed systems with grounding and bonding. The SDS recommends storing it below 30 °C.

• Hazard classes: Flammable liquid Cat. 2, aspiration hazard Cat. 1, skin irritant Cat. 2, eye irritant Cat. 2, germ-cell mutagen Cat. 1B, carcinogen Cat. 1A, specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Cat. 1.
• Handling: closed systems, grounding and bonding; avoid all skin contact and inhalation.
• Storage: the SDS recommends below 30 °C (ambient), away from ignition sources.
• Incompatible with strong oxidisers, halogens and concentrated acids.
• First aid: do not induce vomiting after swallowing, because of the aspiration hazard.
• Exposure limits: we do not state an Indian occupational exposure limit here. See SDS Section 8 and your own site safety rules.
• Read SDS Sections 4, 7, 8 and 10 before you handle the material.

What are benzene's HSN code and UN number?

Benzene is classified under HSN 2902 20 00 and transported as UN 1114, Class 3 (flammable liquid), Packing Group II, proper shipping name BENZENE, not a marine pollutant. We print no duty or GST rate on this page; ask us in your quote.

Is benzene regulated or banned in India?

Our SDS treats benzene as a regulated hazardous carcinogen. Section 15 cites a Schedule I listing (carcinogen), the MSIHC Rules 1989 (as amended) and the Hazardous Waste Rules 2016, and limits use to industrial use only. Our SDS does not describe a ban, but it is not a full legal review. Benzene use is controlled; confirm current rules with your safety officer.

Licensing, storage-quantity and fire-safety requirements for your site depend on your quantity and local authority. We do not give site-specific legal advice; confirm requirements with your safety officer and the relevant authority.

What is the difference between benzene, toluene, nitrobenzene and LAB?

Benzene (C6H6) is the parent aromatic. Toluene is its methyl derivative (general knowledge). Nitrobenzene and linear alkyl benzene (LAB) are different chemicals with separate pages on this site. By SDS classification benzene is a Category 1A carcinogen; the toluene comparison here is general knowledge.

Xylenes are dimethylbenzenes (general knowledge); see our mixed xylene page for what we supply. For toluene and nitrobenzene, see our toluene page and our nitrobenzene page. LAB also has its own product page. For a longer comparison, read our guide on benzene versus toluene.

How do I get a benzene quote from SPC?

Send us the product, quantity and delivery location and we quote within 4 working hours. Call or WhatsApp Sanketh on +91 86087 80096. Include the quantity in tonnes and the unloading arrangements so the quote reflects your route. Chemical prices move with the market, so we do not publish a rate.

1. Name the product: benzene, Refinery Grade (IS 534 as printed on our TDS).
2. Give the quantity in tonnes for bulk road tanker supply.
3. Give the delivery location and unloading arrangements.
4. State the intended use (closed-system industrial) and any documents you need beyond the TDS, SDS and batch Certificate of Analysis.
5. If you need a specific IS 534 edition or any other grade, say so in the enquiry.