Benzophenone is used as an ultraviolet curing agent, flavor ingredient, fragrance enhancer, and perfume fixative. It is used as an additive for plastics, coatings and adhesive formulations. Benzophenone is also used as a screen to prevent ultraviolet light-induced damage to cosmetics.
HS Code: 2914
C.A.S number: 119-61-9
Haz class: H313, H410
UN NUMBER: 1224
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Physical form
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Free flowing light yellow powder
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Melting Range
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47 – 49°C
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Mass Density
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1.16 g/cm3 at 25°C
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Absorptivity
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41 at 291 nm
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Solubilities (wt./wt.% at 30°C)
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Water
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Nil
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Methanol
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1
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Acetone
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74
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Methyl ethyl ketone
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64
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Toluene
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70
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