Ethylbenzene — properties & hazards overview
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
| Property | Value / Note |
|---|---|
| Vapour pressure (25 °C) | ~ 1.0–1.3 kPa |
| Vapour density (air=1) | ~ 3.7 |
| Odour | Sweet, gasoline-like |
| Uses | Styrene production; solvent; fuel component |
| Notes for scrubbing | Low water solubility → solvent-assisted absorption + activated carbon, or catalytic/thermal oxidation. |
*Indicative values; confirm with current SDS/standards.