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    Xylene

    Xylene in Tradeasia

    IUPAC Name

    Xylene

    Cas Number

    1330-20-7

    HS Code

    2902.44.00

    Formula

    C6H4(CH3)2

    Basic Info

    Appearance

    Clear Colorless Liquid

    Common Names

    Dimethylbenzene

    Packaging

    100 @ 180 kg Iron Drum, 18 MT / 20 FCL

    Brief Overview

    Xylene, also called dimethylbenzene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon that appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet smelling scent. It is commonly used in coating formulations, including general industrial enamels, two pack epoxies, and polyurethanes. Xylene is flammable and insoluble in water, but it mixes readily with many organic solvents.

     

    Manufacturing Processes

    Xylenes are produced by dehydrocyclodimerization and by methylating of toluene and benzene. The ratio of isomers can be shifted to favor p-xylene via the isomer process, which is most valued. The complexes of different isomers often have dramatically different properties from each other. The process of conversion is catalyzed by zeolites.

    Solvent

    Xylene is extensively used as a thinner for paints, varnishes, a cleaning and degreasing agent, and adhesives. It is also used as a solvent in the printing, rubber, leather industries, a cleaning and degreasing agent, inks, and adhesives. It is commonly found as a solvent in pesticide products and also found in small amounts in airplane fuel and gasoline.

     

    Oil Industry

    Xylene is used as a feedstock in the production of petrol. It is also a frequent component of paraffin solvents; used when the tubing becomes clogged with paraffin wax.

     

    Polymers Industry

    It is used in the manufacture of certain polymers as the raw material in the production of a monomer (a simple compound with molecules that join together to form polymers) called terephthalic acid.

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