Ethylbenzene — properties & hazards overview

Name: Ethylbenzene Formula: C₈H₁₀ CAS: 100-41-4 UN: 1175
WARNING — flammable aromatic with low water solubility. Water-only scrubbers underperform → use solvent-assisted absorption + activated carbon or catalytic/thermal oxidation. ATEX & continuous LEL control required.
Boiling point
136.2 °C
Flash point (CC)
≈ 15 °C
LEL–UEL (air)
1.0–6.7 vol%
Water solubility
~ 0.15 g/L
Toxicity
moderate (CNS/irritant)
Flammability
high
Chronic risk
possible carcinogen
Environmental
VOC / aquatic
PropertyValue / Note
Vapour pressure (25 °C)~ 1.0–1.3 kPa
Vapour density (air=1)~ 3.7
OdourSweet, gasoline-like
UsesStyrene production; solvent; fuel component
Notes for scrubbingLow water solubility → solvent-assisted absorption + activated carbon, or catalytic/thermal oxidation.

*Indicative values; confirm with current SDS/standards.

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