PETROCHEMICALS & SOLVENTS
Toluene
A widely used aromatic solvent and chemical feedstock offering strong solvency for resins, oils and organic materials.
Technical overview
- CAS number
- 108-88-3
- Molecular formula
- C₇H₈
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless, highly flammable liquid
- Available purity / grade
- Commercial, nitration and solvent grades; exact specification by COA
- Packaging
- Steel drums, IBCs, isotanks or bulk shipment, subject to grade and destination.
- Storage
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, oxidisers and incompatible materials.
Typical applications
- Paints, coatings and thinners
- Adhesives and rubber processing
- Printing inks and resins
- Chemical intermediate and feedstock