Petroleum Spirit 100–120 °C – LR Grade, 500ml (UN Approved)

Petroleum Spirit 100–120 °C, also known as Petroleum Ether or Ligroine, is supplied in a 500ml UN‑approved container and manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade. This refined hydrocarbon solvent has a defined boiling range, making it suitable for controlled use in educational chemistry laboratories.

Identified by CAS Number: 8032‑32‑4 and UN Number: 1268, this petroleum fraction is a flammable liquid and must be handled in accordance with appropriate laboratory safety procedures and COSHH risk assessments. The higher boiling range of 100–120 °C makes it particularly useful for investigations where a less volatile non‑polar solvent is required.

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Key Features

• Petroleum Spirit 100–120 °C hydrocarbon solvent
• Also known as Petroleum Ether / Ligroine
• Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade
• 500ml UN‑approved container
• CAS No: 8032‑32‑4
• UN No: 1268
• Defined boiling range for consistent experimental performance
• Clearly labelled for safe storage and handling
• Supplied only to schools and educational establishments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Petroleum Spirit 100–120 °C is well suited to GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, particularly when studying organic solvents, fractional distillation, and physical properties of hydrocarbons. All use should be teacher‑led and carried out in a well‑ventilated laboratory environment.

• Demonstrating boiling ranges of hydrocarbon fractions
• Investigating volatility and evaporation rates
• Using as a non‑polar solvent in organic chemistry
• Supporting lessons on fractional distillation of crude oil
• Reinforcing correct handling of flammable liquids and laboratory safety

Reliably packaged and supplied specifically for education, Petroleum Spirit 100–120 °C LR Grade is a valuable teaching solvent that supports curriculum‑aligned practical work while reinforcing high standards of laboratory safety and chemical handling.