Benzene Reference Materials

High-Purity Benzene Reference Materials for Precise Residue Analysis

Ensure the highest accuracy in your residue analysis with HPC Standards GmbHs high-purity Benzene reference materials. Our products meet stringent international quality requirements, making them essential for laboratories focused on food and environmental analysis. Trust in our expertise to help you comply with regulatory limits and achieve reliable results.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
Benzene solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	675296 71-43-2	1X5ML	Please log in.
Benzene	676743 71-43-2	1X10ML	Please log in.
Benzene solution Concentration: 1000 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	688807 71-43-2	1X1ML	Please log in.
D6-Benzene	677870 1076-43-3	1X1ML	Please log in.
D6-Benzene solution Concentration: 2000 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	680568 1076-43-3	1X1ML	Please log in.

High-Purity Reference Materials for Accurate and Reliable Residue Analysis

Overview

Benzene (C6H6) is an organic chemical compound composed of six carbon atoms joined in a planar hexagonal ring with one hydrogen atom attached to each. It is a natural constituent of petroleum and a major industrial chemical used primarily as a precursor to the manufacture of other chemicals.

Uses

Benzene is used mainly as an intermediate to make other chemicals, such as ethylbenzene, cumene, cyclohexane, and nitrobenzene. It is also used in the manufacture of polymers, plastics, resins, adhesives, rubbers, lubricants, dyes, detergents, drugs, explosives, and pesticides.

Regulatory

Benzene is classified as a carcinogen by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and other regulatory bodies. It is subject to stringent regulations regarding its concentration in air, water, and consumer products.

Monitoring

Measurement of benzene levels in air and water is accomplished through collection via activated charcoal tubes and analysis with a gas chromatograph. Benzene in humans can be measured via urine, blood, and breath tests, although these have limitations due to the rapid metabolism of benzene in the body.

Health Impact

Human Toxicity

Benzene exposure is linked to various health effects, including bone marrow failure, aplastic anemia, acute leukemia, and other hematologic malignancies. The American Petroleum Institute has stated that the only absolutely safe concentration for benzene is zero.

Environmental Impact

Effects on Wildlife

Benzene contamination can have detrimental effects on wildlife, particularly aquatic organisms, due to its toxicity and persistence in the environment.

Safety Measures

Workers exposed to benzene should wear special breathing equipment when levels exceed recommended exposure limits. The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set permissible exposure limits and action levels to minimize health risks.

Regulation

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA have established regulations to control benzene levels in air, water, and workplaces to protect human health and the environment.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for benzene, tested according to international quality requirements to ensure accurate and reliable residue analysis. These reference materials are essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.

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