Benzene
Refined Benzene
High-purity benzene (C₆H₆), the basic building block for styrene, phenol, nylon and polyurethane. Supplied in bulk cargoes by chemical tanker to petrochemical producers.
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Most benzene is converted into a small number of key intermediates.
Typical Specifications
Indicative values based on ASTM D2359 refined benzene. The final specification is agreed in the contract and confirmed by the independent inspector's report.
| Parameter | Typical limit | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene purity (% m/m) | min 99.85 | gas chromatography |
| Solidification point (°C) | min 5.35 (grade 535) / 5.45 (grade 545) | ASTM D852 |
| Density @ 15°C (g/cm³) | approx. 0.877 – 0.882 | ASTM D4052 |
| Distillation range (°C) | max 1.0, including 80.1 | ASTM D850 |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | max 20 | ASTM D1209 |
| Acid wash colour | max No. 2 | ASTM D848 |
| Total sulphur (mg/kg) | max 1 | ASTM D5453 |
| Toluene (% m/m) | max 0.05 | gas chromatography |
| Non-aromatics (% m/m) | max 0.10 | gas chromatography |
| Appearance | clear, free of water and suspended matter | visual |
Values are indicative only and depend on the producer. Cargo quality is established by independent inspection at the load port.
Where Benzene Goes
A raw material for plastics, fibres, rubber and foam.
Styrene
The largest use. Polystyrene, packaging, insulation and synthetic rubber.
Cumene
Converted into phenol and acetone for resins and engineering plastics.
Cyclohexane
Feedstock for nylon 6 and nylon 66 fibres and plastics.
Aniline and Others
Polyurethane foams, dyes, detergents and maleic anhydride.
Commercial Terms
- Quantity: bulk cargoes by chemical tanker, spot and term
- Payment: as agreed in the contract
- Inspection: independent inspector at load and discharge
- Documents: ICPO, SCO, CI, PPOP
- Buyers must hold the permits required to import and handle benzene
Delivery Terms
Loading at export terminals worldwide. Delivery to discharge ports as agreed.
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