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Xylene (Mixed Xylenes) 98.5% / 99% CAS No. 1330-20-7 Industrial & Laboratory Grade
Xylene, available in 98.5% and 99% concentrations, is produced via advanced catalytic reforming and fractionation technologies from petroleum refining streams. It features excellent solvency power, moderate evaporation rate, and exceptional chemical stability as a mixture of ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, and ethylbenzene isomers. As a versatile aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, it is widely used in paint thinners, coatings, adhesives, printing inks, and chemical synthesis. Its high purity and consistent isomer composition make it ideal for critical applications requiring precise solvent properties. Each batch is rigorously tested using GC analysis to ensure consistent quality meeting industrial and laboratory standards.
Scope of Application
· Used as a solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquers, and industrial coatings for excellent flow and leveling properties;
· Acts as a solvent in printing inks, adhesives, and rubber cement formulations;
· Functions as a thinner for alkyd resins, epoxy resins, and polyester resins;
· Widely applied in the pharmaceutical industry for drug synthesis and as a crystallization solvent;
· Serves as a cleaning agent and degreaser in the electronics and precision equipment industries;
· Used in the production of phthalic anhydride, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and other chemical intermediates;
· Acts as a laboratory solvent for extraction, chromatography, and chemical synthesis;
· Functions as a component in automotive and aviation fuel additives;
· Used in histology laboratories for tissue processing and slide preparation;
· Serves as a carrier in pesticide formulations and agricultural chemicals.
Product Features
Xylene is manufactured using continuous fractionation and hydrotreating technologies, ensuring consistent quality and precise isomer composition. The product features exceptional solvency for a wide range of organic compounds, oils, fats, and polymers, with a boiling range of 137-144°C providing balanced evaporation characteristics. Its molecular weight and specific gravity (0.86-0.88 at 20°C) offer predictable handling properties. The mixed isomer composition typically contains approximately 40-65% meta-xylene, 20-25% ortho-xylene, 15-20% para-xylene, and 10-20% ethylbenzene, providing optimal solvent characteristics for diverse applications. Available in multiple purity grades to suit different application requirements, from industrial coatings to laboratory analysis.
Packaging and Transportation
· Available in epoxy-lined steel drums (160kg-180kg), IBC totes, and ISO tanks;
· Classified as flammable liquid (Class 3), comply with all transportation safety regulations including UN1307 classification with Packing Group II or III depending on flash point;
Safety and Storage
· Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse away from kindling, heat sources, and direct sunlight;
· Maintain storage temperature below 30°C in a dry environment;
· Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and contamination;
· Avoid storage with strong oxidizing agents, nitric acid, or halogens;
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