Toluene

Toluene

We, Hir Primak Enterprise, are one of leading importer, supplier and exporter of Toluene which is an aromatic hydrocarbon and solvent used extensively as starting material for the manufacture of industrial chemicals. Natural source of toluene is crude oil. Toluene alternative names include methylbenzene, toluol, anisen, phenyl methane. Toluene is produced during the process of making gasoline and other fuels from crude oil, in making coke from coal, and as a by-product in the manufacture of styrene.

Specifications: CAS: 108-88-3

TEST	Unit	METHOD	SPECIFICATIONS
Toluene	percent by mass	ASTM D 2360	Max. 99.8
Appearance @ 18.3 to 25.6°C	---	Visual	Clear liquid free of sediment and haze
Colour	---	Pt-Co scale IS: 8768	Max. 10
Density @ 20°C	g/ml	IS:537-2011	0.865 to 0.870
Non Aromatic Hydrocarbons	percent by mass	IS:537-2011	Max. 0.1
Benzene Cont	percent mg/Kg	ASTM D 2360	Max. 500
Thiophene	mg/Kg	ASTM D 4735	To be reported
C8+ Aromatics	ppm	ASTM D 2360	Max. 1000
Hydrogen Sulphide & Sulphurdioxide	---	IS:537-2011	Absent
Water content	ppm	ASTM D 6340	Max. 500

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Uses:

Precursor to other chemicals: Along with the synthesis of benzene and xylene, toluene is used in the manufacture of the following

• Polyurethane foam
• Trinitrotoluene(TNT) – Explosive
• Synthetic Drugs.

Solvent: Toluene is a common solvent used for the following:

• Glues
• Paints
• Paint Thinners
• Printing Ink
• Rubber
• Leather Tanners
• Silicone Sealants
• Chemical Reactants
• Lacquers
• Disinfectants