This 1 L container holds Mesitylene, a solvent used in chemical synthesis. Its scientific name is 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, with a Molecular Weight of 120.19 g/mol. It belongs to the group of Hydrocarbons, aromatic. In the workplace, it requires specific precautions such as using safety goggles, wearing safety gloves, and prohibiting open flames due to its flammability. The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 100 mg/m3 (20 ppm), as stated in Directive 2000/39/EC.

• CAS Number: 108-67-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H12
• Molecular Weight: 120.19
• Exact Mass: 120.093900383
• Boiling Point: 329 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
• Melting Point: -49 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
• Density: 1.006 AT 20 °C (AIR = 1)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]