Petroleum Spirit 80–100 °C – LR Grade, 500ml (UN Approved)

Petroleum Spirit 80–100 °C, also known as Petroleum Ether or Ligroine, is a refined hydrocarbon solvent supplied in a 500ml UN‑approved container. Manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade, it is suitable for controlled use in educational science laboratories and preparation rooms.

This fraction has a defined boiling range of 80 °C to 100 °C, making it useful for practical investigations involving volatility, distillation, and solvent behaviour. The product is identified by CAS Number: 8032‑32‑4 and UN Number: 1268, and is labelled in accordance with transport and safety regulations.

Please note: this chemical is supplied exclusively to educational establishments. Customers must be logged in with an approved school or institutional account for the Add To Basket button to appear. Orders are shipped only to school addresses.

Due to courier and safety regulations, chemical products cannot be returned. This does not affect statutory rights.

Key Features

• Petroleum Spirit 80–100 °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 results
• Supplied only to schools and educational establishments

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Petroleum Spirit 80–100 °C is well suited to GCSE and A‑Level chemistry lessons, particularly within topics covering organic solvents, hydrocarbons, and physical properties of liquids. When used under appropriate supervision and in line with COSHH risk assessments, it supports safe and effective practical teaching.

• Demonstrating boiling ranges and fractional distillation
• Investigating volatility and evaporation rates
• Studying non‑polar solvent properties
• Teacher‑led demonstrations involving flammable liquids
• Reinforcing laboratory safety and chemical handling skills

Reliably packaged and supplied specifically for education, Petroleum Spirit 80–100 °C LR Grade is a valuable teaching solvent that helps students link theoretical concepts with real‑world laboratory practice.