Product overview
Xylene (Mixed Isomers) is an aromatic solvent blend used in coatings, inks, adhesives, resins, rubber and chemical manufacturing. Commercial selection should define isomer distribution, ethylbenzene, sulfur, distillation range, water and color.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Industrial and protective coatings, Inks, adhesives and resin dilution, Rubber and polymer processing.
- Build Industrial & Protective Coatings
Provides a binder, pigment, curing or performance function for compatible industrial and protective coating systems. Typical uses: Industrial and protective coatings, Inks, adhesives and resin dilution, Rubber and polymer processing.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Fine Chemicals, Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction, Plastic & Rubber Additives
- Subcategory:
- High-Purity & Industrial Process Solvents
- CAS No.:
- 1330-20-7
- Form:
- Clear colorless liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Mixed-isomer industrial and solvent grades; total xylenes plus ethylbenzene by agreed specification; water, sulfur, distillation range and color by grade
- Applications:
- Industrial and protective coatings, Inks, adhesives and resin dilution, Rubber and polymer processing, Chemical intermediates and specialty cleaning
- Hazard / Transport:
- Flammable liquid and vapor; harmful by inhalation or skin contact and may cause aspiration hazard, skin irritation and nervous-system effects. Commonly transported as UN 1307, Class 3, Packing Group III. Any UN number, hazard class or packing group applies only when confirmed for the quoted concentration and physical form in the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated flammable-liquid area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, oxidizing agents and incompatible materials; ground and bond containers during transfer.