About this product
Benzene (C6H6, CAS 71-43-2, HSN 2902 20 00 — also called benzol) is a high-purity aromatic solvent. We supply Refinery Grade benzene conforming to IS 534:2007, 99.9% mass minimum purity, sourced from CPCL's Manali Refinery in Chennai. It moves by bulk road tanker, dispatched from Chennai across South India. Buyers use it in paints, coatings, adhesives and specialty chemical formulations; because it is a confirmed human carcinogen it is handled only in closed systems. We trade and distribute — we do not manufacture. A batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery. Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 and we quote within 4 working hours; the TDS and MSDS are downloadable on this page.
Benzene at a glance
- Also known as
- Benzol
- CAS number
- 71-43-2
- Formula
- C6H6
- HSN code
- 2902 20 00
- UN number
- UN 1114
CAS number and formula checked against PubChem on 16 October 2026. Full grade and property values are in the specifications below. More lookups: chemical abbreviations list · CAS number reference.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
Batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) · supplied with every delivery
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, free from suspended matter
- Purity
- 99.9% mass min (IS 534:2007)
- Density
- 0.882 – 0.886 (relative density at 15.56/15.56 °C)
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- Bulk road tanker
- Grades Available
- Refinery Grade (IS 534:2007)
- Origin
- Sourced from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Manali Refinery, Chennai — subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2902 20 00
- UN Number
- 1114
- Hazard Class
- Class 3 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- Storage
- Handle only in closed systems with grounding/bonding; avoid all skin contact and inhalation
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number and HSN code of benzene?
Benzene (C6H6) has CAS number 71-43-2. For Indian trade classification it falls under HSN code 2902 20 00. Benzol is a traditional trade synonym for the same chemical.
What grade of benzene does SPC supply, and what is its specification?
We supply Refinery Grade benzene conforming to IS 534:2007 — 99.9% mass minimum purity, clear and free from suspended matter, with total sulphur and thiophene each capped at 1.0 ppm max. The specification we quote is the governing standard IS 534:2007 itself.
Where does SPC's benzene come from?
The material we distribute originates from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Manali Refinery, Chennai — a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, a Government of India Enterprise. We trade and distribute this refinery material; we do not manufacture it.
What is benzene used for?
Benzene is a high-purity aromatic solvent. Buyers use it in paints, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical formulations. Because of its hazard profile, it is handled only in closed industrial systems.
What are benzene's UN number and hazard class?
Benzene ships as UN 1114, Class 3 — highly flammable liquid and vapour. It is also a confirmed human carcinogen (Cat. 1A): avoid all skin contact and inhalation, and handle only in closed systems with grounding and bonding.
Who supplies bulk benzene in Chennai, and how do I get a quote?
We do — Supreme Petro Chemicals trades industrial chemicals from Chennai, with a warehouse at Redhills and dispatch across South India. Benzene is supplied by bulk road tanker. Chemical prices move with the market, so we do not publish a rate: call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 with the quantity and delivery location and we quote within 4 working hours. The TDS (document SPC-TDS-ARO-008) and MSDS are downloadable on this page, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
What does IS 534:2007 benzene mean, and is it food or pharma grade?
IS 534:2007 is the Indian Standard that governs the Refinery Grade benzene we supply: 99.9% mass minimum purity, clear and free from suspended matter, colour 20 Pt-Co max, relative density 0.882 – 0.886 at 15.56/15.56 °C, total sulphur and thiophene 1.0 ppm max each, and non-aromatics 0.15% mass max. It is an industrial refinery grade — it is not a food-grade or pharmacopoeial (IP/BP/USP) material and must not be used where those grades are required.
How is benzene packed and delivered?
Benzene is supplied by bulk road tanker, dispatched from Chennai across South India. Because of its flammability and carcinogenic hazard (UN 1114, Class 3), it is handled only in closed systems with grounding and bonding. Send the quantity and delivery location and we will quote.
Do you supply benzene outside Chennai, across Tamil Nadu and South India?
Yes. We dispatch benzene from Chennai to buyers across Tamil Nadu and South India, including Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Kochi. Contact us on +91 86087 80096 with your location and quantity.
Is Supreme Petro Chemicals a benzene manufacturer?
No. We are a chemical trading and distribution company. The benzene we supply originates from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Manali Refinery, Chennai, and is supplied against the IS 534:2007 specification with a batch Certificate of Analysis.