Toluene is colourless liquid without sediment.
- Boiling point: 110,6°C
SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter |
Unit |
Requirements |
Method |
| Toluene content, not less than |
%(m/m) |
99,9 |
ASTM D2360 |
| Acid wash color, not more than |
- |
2 |
ASTM D848 |
| Benzene content, not more than |
mg/kg |
300 |
ASTM D2360 |
| Nonaromatics content, not more than |
%(m/m) |
0,1 |
ASTM D2360 |
| Ethylbenzene content, not more than |
mg/kg |
300 |
ASTM D2360 |
| Xylenes content, not more than |
mg/kg |
500 |
ASTM D2360 |
| Appearance colour PT-Co scale, not more than |
- |
10 |
PN-EN ISO 6271 |
Additional parameters available on customer’s request.
Aplication areas
Toluene is used as a feedstock for a number of chemical syntheses including production of TDA, TDI, DNT, TNT, benzene and xylenes. Toluene is also used as a solvent in paint and lacquer industry and as a fuel’s component.
Additional information
Handling, storage, transport and other detailed safety information available in the specific Material Safety Data Sheet.