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A: PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR

(1) HEAVY ALKYL BENZENE
Sr.
No.
1.
2.

Test

Unit

Appearance

Test Method
NLBA/QAD/SOP
Visual

Specifiation

040

Straw Yellow
Liquid
0.855 - 0.865

ASTM

045

< 2.5

Moisture

wt.ppm

037

< 100

Bromine Number

gm/100

041

5 Max.

3.

Specific Gravity @ 15
Deg. c
Colour

4.
5.

gm
6.

Linear Alkyl Benzene

wt %

067

5 Max.

7.

Heavy Alkylate

wt. %

067

95 Min.

8.

Viscosity @ 40 deg. C

cSt.

028

20 Min.

9.

Distillation, IBP

Deg. C

021

320 Min.

10.

Flash Point

Deg. C

023

190 Min.

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1. MSDS
1.

2.

3.

Chemical Name

Heavy Alkyl Benzene

Synonym

HAB

Properties and
Characteristics
a. Physical State

:
:

Liquid

Colour

Light Yellow

Odour

Odourless

Corrosivity

Slight or Nil

Water Solubility

Insoluble

b. Flash Point

190 o C min.

Specific Gravity

0.855 - 0.888

Viscosity @ 40 C

20 min. cSt

Initial Boiling Point

320 0 C

Chronic toxicity

Not available

Corrosivity

Non corrosive

Irritation capacity

Skin & Eyes Non-irritating

Sensitization
capacity
Cancerogenesis

Non sensitizing

Not available

Toxicity information

Mutagenesis

Teratogenesis

4 Health Hazards

Not available
Not available

Its toxicity and Lethal Potency has not been

established. In event of contact with eyes and
skin wash with plenty of water.

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HEAVY ALKYL BENZENE

5 Fire & Explosion

Hazard

While HAB is non-flammable, it is

combustible. When heated can give rise to
explosive mixtures with the air. Foam can be
applied.

6 Storage &
Handling
Guidelines

This product is non-corrosive; it does not

therefore call for special storage materials. It
is, however, combustible and should therefore
be stored away from sources of heat and
ignition, in a cool and well ventilated place.

Handling
Guidelines

This product does not present risks of acute

irritation. It is, however, advisable to limit
possible contact during handling use of
goggles or an anti-splash facial mask and
Neoprene gloves. Where gases or flumes
from the product are present result of
overheating or fire, wear a gas mask with an
anti-organic gas filter. Where oxygen levels
are below 18%, use breathing apparatus.

7 Transportation

Not dangerous as far as transport by Sea,

Road, Rail & Air.

PACKING :

Through tanker

9.

MAJOR APPLICATION :

10.

PRODUCT HAZARD AND HANDLING INSTRUCTION :

11.

STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND SAFETY ASPECTS IF ANY :

As a lubricant, As transformer oil.

Refer MSDS
Not applicable.